Find the perimeter of a triangle with sides equal to 13 cm, 12 cm and 5 cm.

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  1. 5 cm
  2. 25 cm
  3. 30 cm
  4. 15 cm

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Option 3 : 30 cm
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Given:

Sides of the triangle are 13 cm, 12 cm, and 5 cm.

Formula used:

Perimeter of a triangle = Sum of all its sides

Calculation:

Perimeter = 13 cm + 12 cm + 5 cm

⇒ Perimeter = 30 cm

∴ The correct answer is option 3.

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