Question on: JSS3 Mathematics - Geometry
Two triangles are similar. The lengths of corresponding sides are in the ratio 3:5. If the smaller triangle has a perimeter of 24 cm, find the perimeter of the larger triangle.
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Let the scale factor between the triangles beĀ
š=5/3
Perimeter of the larger triangle =š Ć Perimeter of the smaller triangle
Perimeter of the larger triangleĀ
=5/3Ć24
Perimeter of the larger triangleĀ
=40 cm
Answer: Perimeter of the larger triangle is 40 cm.
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