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Let a, b, c be the side-length of a triangle and l, m, n be the lengths of its medians. Put K=l+m+na+b+c Then, as a, b, c vary, K can assume every value in the interval


MathematicsProperties of TrianglesKVPYKVPY 2018 (SA)
Options:
  • A 14,23
  • B 12,45
  • C 34,1
  • D 45,54
Solution:
2991 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 34,1

Let Δ ABC


BC = aAC = bAB = c



and median of Δ ABC


A D=l

B E=m


 


C F=n

A D is median,


 


  AD<AB+BC2

 


  l<b+c2

Similarly,   m<a+b2 and


n<a+c2

 


  l+m+n<a+b+c

  l+m+na+b+c<1  ... (i)


Also in Δ BGC,BG+GC>BC


 


  23(m+n)>a


Similarly, 23(n+l)>b and 23(m+l)>c


 


  43(l+m+n)>a+b+c

  l+m+na+b+c>34   ... (ii)


From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get


l+m+na+b+c34,1


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