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the side of a triangle are in the ratio of 3:8:7. if the perimeter of the triangle is 63 cm, how long is the shorter side?

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Answer:

10.5 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply the ratios by x

3x : 8x: 7x

Add the sides together

3x+8x+7x to get the perimeter

18x = 63

Divide each side by 18

18x/18 = 63/18

x =3.5

The shorter side is 3x

3*3.5=10.5 cm

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