If the lengths of the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3: 4 : 5 and its perimeter is 48 cm, find its area.
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If the lengths of the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3: 4 : 5 and its perimeter is 48 cm, find its area.

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Let a, b and c be the sides of the triangle. Given, Ratio of the sides are 3 : 4 : 5. Let a = 3x cm, b = 4x cm and c = 5x cm. Given, ⇒ Perimeter = 48 cm ⇒ a + b + c = 48 ⇒ 3x + 4x + 5x = 48 ⇒ 12x = 48 ⇒ x = = 4. Substituting value of x, a = 3x = 3 × 4 = 12 cm, b = 4x = 4 × 4 = 16 cm, c = 5x = 5 × 4 = 20 cm. We know that, Semi perimeter (s) = . Area of triangle = Substituting values we get, Hence, area of triangle = 96 cm².

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If the lengths of the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3: 4 : 5 and its perimeter is 48 cm, find its area.

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