The construction of ΔABC, given that BC=3cm, is possible when the difference of the sides AB and AC is equal to
A
3.2cm
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B
3.1cm
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C
3cm
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D
2.8cm
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Solution
The correct option is D2.8cm The construction of a triangle is possible if the sum of two sides is greater than the third side, i.e., AB+BC>AC ⇒BC>AC−AB ⇒3cm>AC−AB
So, if AC–AB=2.8cm, then the construction of ΔABC with the given conditions is possible.