Question

Steps for the construction of a triangle ABC with sides AB = 5 cm, BC = 4.5 cm and AC = 4 cm is given below. Choose the correct order.

1. With A as centre and radius 4 cm , draw an arc
2. Draw a line segment which is sufficiently long using ruler.
3. Join AC and BC
4. With B as centre radius 4.3 cm, draw another arc cutting the previous arc at C.
5. Locate points A and B on it such that AB = 5 cm.

• A. 5, 1, 2, 4, 3
• B. 2, 5, 1, 4, 3
• C. 2, 5, 1, 3, 4
• D. 5, 2, 1, 4, 3

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2, 5, 1, 4, 3

Steps for the construction of a triangle ABC with sides AB = 5 cm, BC = 4.5 cm and AC = 4 cm is given below.

1. Draw a line segment which is sufficiently long using ruler.
2. Locate points A and B on it such that AB = 5 cm .
3. With A as centre and radius 4 cm, draw an arc
4. With B as centre radius 4.3 cm, draw another arc cutting the previous arc at C.
5. Join AC and BC