The sides of ΔABC are 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm. Find the perimeter of the larger triangle which is similar to ΔABC if the ratio of corresponding sides is 2.
48 cm
Let’s assume the triangle similar to ΔABC to be ΔXYZ. The ratio of corresponding sides is 2.
So, XYAB=YZBC=XZAC=2 [Since it is asked for larger triangle]
⇒XY6=YZ8=XZ10=2
⇒XY=12 cm, YZ=16 cm and XZ=20 cm.
The perimeter of ΔXYZ is XY+YZ+XZ=12+16+20=48 cm.