Question 31
Which of the following can be the length of the third side of a triangle whose two sides measure 18 cm and 14 cm?
a) 4 cm
b) 3 cm
c) 5 cm
d) 32 m
As we know, sum of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than the third side. Hence option (c) satisfies the given condition.
Verification 18 + 14 > 5
18 + 5 > 14
5 + 14 > 18