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Answer: BSet 2: Triangles (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
An equilateral triangle has a perimeter of 36. What is the length of each side?
An equilateral triangle has a perimeter of 36. What is the length of each side?
A.
10
B.✓ Correct
12
C.
11
D.
13
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. Each side = 36 / 3 = 12
Why others are wrong:
A: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 11 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 13 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.