Question

The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 1:1.5:2. If the perimeter is 13.5cm, find the length of each side.

Answer 1

1:1.5:2
x:1.5x:2x
x+1.5x+2x=13.5
4.5x=13.5
x=3
the side lengths are 3, 4.5, and 6