The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 26 cm while equal sides together measure 20 cm. The third side and each of the equal sides are respectively.

• A. 14 cm and 6 cm
• B. 10 cm and 8 cm
• C. 8 cm and 9 cm
• D. 6 cm and 10 cm

Answer: (D)

Let the third side be x.According to the question,x + 20 = 26? x = 26 - 20 = 6 cm ? Each equal side = 20/2 = 10 cm