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