Sides of a triangle are in the ratio of 12: 17: 25 and its perimeter is 540cm. Find its area.

Let the common ratio of the sides of triangle be x and sides are 12x, 17x and 25x

Parameter of the triangle = 540 cm


12x + 17x + 25x = 540cm


x = 10


Sides of triangle:


12x = 12*10 = 120cm


17x = 17*10 = 170cm


25x = 25*10 = 250cm


Semi perimeter of triangle(s) =


= 270cm


Now,


Using Heron’s formula,


Area of the triangle =


=


=


= 9000 cm2


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