Which of the following fractions is less than 1 options: a) 1 1by4 b) 3/4 c) 5/4 d) 2 3by4
2 answers:
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Answer:
Since magnesium = 2, and potassium = 1, magnesium is greater than potassium (2 > 1).
If we assign these elements letters, m and p respectively,
Given:
Sides of triangles in the options.
To find:
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.
Therefore, the correct option is D.