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Answer: DSet 3: Triangles (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that 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.
14
C.
15
D.✓ Correct
12
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice D is the best answer. Each side = 36 / 3 = 12
Why others are wrong:
A: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 14 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 15 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.