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The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 91 cm. If one of the equal sides measures 28 cm, then what is the value of the other mom-equal side ? |
56 cm 42 cm 14 cm 35 cm |
35 cm |
We know that, Perimeter of an isosceles triangle = sum of all sides or 2 × equal side + unequal side Perimeter of an isosceles triangle = 91cm We have, Base = \(\frac{5}{4}\) × equal side Perimeter = 91 = 2 × equal side + \(\frac{5}{4}\) × equal side = \(\frac{13}{4}\) × equal side = 91 = Equal side = 28 cm = Base = \(\frac{5}{4}\) × 28 = 35 cm |