Question

Two sides of a triangle are of length 6cm and 2.5 cm. The length of the third side cannot be

A. 4.8cm
B. 5cm
C. 5.5cm
D. 3.2cm


Pls answer the above question
Also, explain it

Answer 1

Answer:

D) 3.2cm

Step-by-step explanation:

for a triangle to exist sum of two small side of triangle must be larger than the third side.

A) 4.8cm

4.8+2.5 = 7.3 > 6

B) 5cm

5+2.5 = 7.5>6

C) 5.5cm

5.5+2.5 = 8>6

D) 3.2cm

3.2+2.5 = 5.7 < 6

hence triangle with these dimensions can not be formed