Hakim invests $700 in a bank that pays 5% simple interest annually. After one year he uses the money in his account to buy a com
puter. The original cost of the computer is $750.00. The computer is on sale for a 20% discount off of the original cost. The sales tax is 4% of the sale price. After purchasing the computer, how much does Hakim have left in his bank account? Show your work.
Which could NOT be the lengths of the sides of a triangle.
Solution:
Condition for triangle:
Sum of two smaller sides of a triangle must be greater than the longest side.
In option A,
Sides 5 in, 5 in, 5 in are the lengths of the sides of a triangle.
In option B,
Sides 10 cm, 15 cm, 20 cm are the lengths of the sides of a triangle.
In option C,
Sides 3 in, 4 in, 5 in are the lengths of the sides of a triangle.
In option D,
Since, the sum of two smaller sides is less than the longest side, therefore the sides 8 ft, 15 ft, 5 ft are not the lengths of the sides of a triangle.