College of Admission Tests Multan

Height and Distances

Solve the question of and select the option from the choices A through D/E. Check your Answer and view the explanation.

Question: 4

A triangle has sides of 5, 9, and x. Which of the following CANNOT be a possible value of x?

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4

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Correct Answer: D

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The sum of the lengths of the shortest sides of a triangle cannot be less than the third side.

3 + 5 = 8 < 9, so 3 can't be a value of x.