The perimeter of a right-angled triangle is 72 cm. The lengths of its sides are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. Work out the area of the triangle.

5+4+3=12. 72/12=6. 3(6)=18. 4(6)=24. 5(6)=30. area of right-angled triangle = 1/2 x b x h. 1/2 x 24 x 18= 1/2 x 24 x 9. 24x9 = 216.

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