In the diagram, the equilateral triangle has a base of $8 \mathrm{~m}$. The perimeter of the equilateral triangle is
(A) $4 \mathrm{~m}$
(B) $16 \mathrm{~m}$
(C) $24 \mathrm{~m}$
(D) $32 \mathrm{~m}$
(E) $64 \mathrm{~m}$

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Since the triangle is equilateral, all sides are equal in length.

Therefore, the perimeter of the triangle is $8+8+8=8 \times 3=24$.

ANswer: (C)