The perimeter of a triangular field is 135 cm and its sides are in the ratio 25 : 17 : 12. Find its area.
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Since the sides are in the ratio 25 : 17 : 12, let the sides be 25x, 17x, and 12x. The perimeter of the triangle is the sum of its sides, so we have: 25x + 17x + 12x = 135 cm Show more…
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