If there was a scalene ∆ABC in which all its angles have integral values, what would be the maximum possible value for ∠ABC? Which type of triangle would ∆ABC be, on the basis of its angles? [2 MARKS]
Concept Application: 1 Mark
Correct Answer: 1 Mark
In scalene triangles, all the angles are different. For ∠ABC to be maximum, the other two angles must be minimum, but different (since scalene triangle).
The minimum value of the other angles will, therefore, be 1∘ and 2∘ as the angles have an integral value. Hence, for a scalene triangle the maximum integral value of ∠ABC=177∘ .
The following triangle will be an Obtuse angled triangle.