The perimeter of a right-angled triangle is 72 cm. The lengths of its sides are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5 Work out the area of the triangle.

72 / (3+4+5) = 6base :36 = 18height :46 = 24area = (base * height) /2area = (18*24)/2=216 cm ^2

Answered by Ibrahim H. Maths tutor

2298 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

John wants to invest £100 into a savings account for 15 years. If he invests in saving account A he will receive 3.5% simple interest and if he invests in savings account B he will receive 3% compound interest. Which account should he choose and why?


y is inversely proportional to x. When y = 2, x = 3. Work out the value of y when x = 18.


Solve the following equation. (x)^2-8x+15=0


Using simultaneous equations find x & y. Equation A: 3x + 2y = 3 -y and Equation B: 5x + 3y = 6 + x


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo
Cookie Preferences