SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 54

SSC CGL - 6th March 2020 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q54

In a trIangle, if the measures of two sides are 5 cm and 8 cm, then third side can be:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 4 cm.

Understanding/Application

For the third side of the triangle -

8 - 5 < third side < 8 + 5

3 < third side < 13

Thus, the third side should be greater than 3 and less than 13.

Thus, by options, 4 cm is the length of the third side.