The Perimeter of a Triangle Is 70 Cm

question 441

Multiple Choice

The perimeter of a triangle is 70 cm. The triangle is isosceles now, but if its base were lengthened by 7 cm and each leg were shortened by 4 cm, it would be equilateral. Find the length of the base of the original triangle.

• A) 16 cm
• B) 27 cm
• C) 23 cm
• D) 15 cm

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