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The longest side of a triangle is 2 times the shortest side and the third side is 4 cm shorter than the longest side. If the perimeter of the triangle is at least 61 cm, find the minimum length of the shortest side.

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A7 cm
B9 cm
C11 cm
D13 cm
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Correct Answer

Option d13 cm

All Options:

  • A7 cm
  • B9 cm
  • C11 cm
  • D13 cm

Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let the length of the shortest side of the triangle be x\displaystyle x cm.
According to the problem:
1. The longest side is 2\displaystyle 2 times the shortest side:
Longest side=2x cm\text{Longest side} = 2x \text{ cm}
2. The third side is 4\displaystyle 4 cm shorter than the longest side:
Third side=2x4 cm\text{Third side} = 2x - 4 \text{ cm}
The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of the lengths of all its three sides:
Perimeter=x+2x+(2x4)\text{Perimeter} = x + 2x + (2x - 4)
Perimeter=5x4 cm\text{Perimeter} = 5x - 4 \text{ cm}
We are given that the perimeter is at least 61\displaystyle 61 cm:
5x4615x - 4 \ge 61
Solve the inequality for x\displaystyle x:
5x61+45x \ge 61 + 4
5x655x \ge 65
x655x \ge \frac{65}{5}
x13 cmx \ge 13 \text{ cm}
Therefore, the minimum length of the shortest side is 13\displaystyle 13 cm.
Hence, **Option D** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Linear Inequalities

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Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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1-3 Marks

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Linear Inequalities in one & two variables

This chapter covers Linear Inequalities in one & two variables and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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