The sides of a triangle are in the ratio of
1/2:1/3:1/4. If the perimeter is 52 cm, then find the length of the smallest side.
Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 12 cm  B) 14 cm  C) 16 cm  D) 18 cm  E) None of these
Explanation:   Ratio of sides =1/2:1/3:1/4=6:4:3   Perimeter=52cm   So sides are =(52∗6/13)cm,   (52∗4/13)cm,   (52∗3/13)cm   a = 24 cm, b = 16 cm and c = 12 cm   Length of the smallest side = 12 cm   Option 12 cm
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The sides of a triangle are in the ratio of
1/2:1/3:1/4. If the perimeter is 52 cm, then find the length of the smallest side.