A 36-inch yardstick is cut into 3 unequal pieces that form the sides of a triangle. If the length of each piece, in inches, is a

Question

2 years ago

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whole number, what is the maximum possible length of the longest piece?
A. 13 inches
B. 17 inches
C. 24 inches
D. 33 inches

2 answers:

Mrac [35] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-13T01:01:05+03:00

Mrac [35]2 years ago

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The maximum length of each piece must be at least 13 inches

Nostrana [21] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-13T02:50:55+03:00

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Answer:

B. 17 inches.

Explanation:

I had the same problem on a test and the answer was 17 inches.