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It is impossible to construct ΔABC with BC= 5.5 cm and C=60 with AB+AC=

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5.9 cm
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6 cm
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4.5 cm
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5.7 cm
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Solution

The correct option is C 4.5 cm
For any triangle to exist there is a condition that the sum of any two sides should be greater than the third side.
The required condition for construction is AB + AC > BC
Since, 4.5 cm 5.5 cm, it is not possible to construct such a triangle.

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