Two sides of a parallelogram are in the ratio 5 : 3. If its perimeter is 64 cm, find the lengths of its sides.

Question

Philoid · Accepted Answer

Let x be the common multiple.

According to question, sides will be 5x and 3x.

Perimeter =

64 = 2 (5x + 3x)

64 = 16x

x = 4

5x = 20 cm

3x = 12 cm

So, sides will be 20 cm and 12 cm.