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Answer: CSet 2: Triangles (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that an equilateral triangle has a perimeter of 33. What is the length of each side?
An equilateral triangle has a perimeter of 33. What is the length of each side?
A.
9
B.
13
C.✓ Correct
11
D.
10
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice C is the best answer. Each side = 33 / 3 = 11
Why others are wrong:
A: 9 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 13 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.