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We are given the three side lengths of the triangle, so we can compute the perimeter of the triangle to be <math>6.2+8.3+9.5=24</math>. The square has the same perimeter as the triangle, so its side length is <math>\frac{24}{4}=6</math>. Finally, the area of the square is <math>6^2=36</math>, which is choice <math>\boxed{\text{B}}</math> | We are given the three side lengths of the triangle, so we can compute the perimeter of the triangle to be <math>6.2+8.3+9.5=24</math>. The square has the same perimeter as the triangle, so its side length is <math>\frac{24}{4}=6</math>. Finally, the area of the square is <math>6^2=36</math>, which is choice <math>\boxed{\text{B}}</math> | ||
==Video Solution== | |||
https://youtu.be/C1_dFnM-G00 | |||
~savannahsolver | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 07:12, 13 January 2023
Problem
A square and a triangle have equal perimeters. The lengths of the three sides of the triangle are 
, 
and 
. The area of the square is
Solution
We are given the three side lengths of the triangle, so we can compute the perimeter of the triangle to be 
. The square has the same perimeter as the triangle, so its side length is 
. Finally, the area of the square is 
, which is choice 
Video Solution
~savannahsolver
See Also
| 1985 AJHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 11 |
Followed by Problem 13 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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