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Answer: ASet 4: Triangles (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that an isosceles triangle has two equal sides of 11 and a base of 8. What is its perimeter?
An isosceles triangle has two equal sides of 11 and a base of 8. What is its perimeter?
A.✓ Correct
30
B.
33
C.
32
D.
27
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice A is the best answer. Perimeter = 11 + 11 + 8 = 30
Why others are wrong:
B: 33 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 32 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 27 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.