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The perimeter of ∆ABC
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22 Sep 2018, 09:13
22 Sep 2018, 09:13
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Quantity A |
Quantity B |
The perimeter of ∆ABC |
The circumference of the circle |
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Re: The perimeter of ∆ABC
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22 Sep 2018, 11:18
22 Sep 2018, 11:18
Could you explain how to approach this type of question? I marked B, the correct answer, by learning from a mistake on a previous questions you just posted. However, I did not completely get it. Should I just assume that anything inscribed has a smaller perimeter than the object in which it is inscribed?
Re: The perimeter of ∆ABC
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23 Sep 2018, 01:26
23 Sep 2018, 01:26
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You have to consider the simple fact the straight line such as the triangle's side AB is always inferior to the relative arc AB.
So, sides AB + BC + AC < Arc AB + Arc BC + Arc AC.
Therefore, the quantity A (sides) is < the quantity B (arcs).
B > A.
B is the answer.
Hope this helps.
Regards
So, sides AB + BC + AC < Arc AB + Arc BC + Arc AC.
Therefore, the quantity A (sides) is < the quantity B (arcs).
B > A.
B is the answer.
Hope this helps.
Regards
