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Answer: BSet 4: Triangles (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that an equilateral triangle has a perimeter of 27. What is the length of each side?
An equilateral triangle has a perimeter of 27. What is the length of each side?
A.
10
B.✓ Correct
9
C.
7
D.
6
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice B is the best answer. Each side = 27 / 3 = 9
Why others are wrong:
A: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 7 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.