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Mia took random measurements of sides i.e. AB = 3cm, BC = 5cm and AC = 8.5cm and started constructing a triangle ABC. Will she able to construct a triangle?


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False

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Solution

The correct option is B

False


For constructing a triangle, sum of any two sides must be greater than the third side. But here, AB (3 cm) + BC (5 cm) = 8 cm; is less than AC(8.5 cm).

So, Mia can't construct a triangle using sides AB=3cm, BC=5 cm and AC= 8.5cm.


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