Question: The ratio of the lengths of two sides of a triangle is 3:4. If the perimeter is 70 cm, what is the length of the shorter side?
Options:
Correct Answer: 20
Solution:
Let the sides be 3x and 4x. Then, 3x + 4x = 70, 7x = 70, x = 10. Shorter side = 3x = 3*10 = 30.