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Two sides of a parallelogram are in the ratio 5:3. If its perimeter is 64cm, find the lengths of its sides. |
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Answer» Given that two sides of a parallelogram are in the ratio 5:3 so let x as common multiple. Also given that its perimeter is 64cm But we know that perimeter = 2 (length + width) = 2(5x + 3x) 64 = 2(5x + 3x) 64 = 2(8x) 64 = 16x x = 64/16 = 4 5x=20 3x=12 Therefore the sides are 20 and 12 |
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