Solve the problem.The perimeter of a triangle is 64 cm. The triangle is isosceles now, but if its base were lengthened by 3 cm and each leg were shortened by 5 cm, it would be equilateral. Find the length of the base of the original triangle.

A. 16 cm
B. 15 cm
C. 24 cm
D. 19 cm


Answer: A

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