Question

If two sides of two sides of a of a triangle are 5 cm and 8 cm, then the third
side should be smaller than______cm.

a) 5cm , b) 13cm , c) 8 cm​

Answer 1

Answer:

c) 8cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Because sum of two side is less than the third side.

Hope this help you

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

As we know,

For a triangle, difference of two sides < third side of triangle < addition of third side of triangle

8 – 5 < third side < 8 + 5

⇒ 3 < third side < 13

In given options, only option b i.e. 13 cm lies in between required range.