Solve the problem.The perimeter of a triangle is 70 cm. The triangle is isosceles now, but if its base were lengthened by 6 cm and each leg were shortened by 5 cm, it would be equilateral. Find the base of the original triangle.

A. 22
B. 16
C. 15
D. 27


Answer: B

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