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29 April, 01:35

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 whole number, what is the maximum possible length of the longest piece?

A. 13 inches

B. 17 inches

C. 24 inches

D. 33 inches

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  1. 29 April, 03:23
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    B. 17 inches.

    Explanation:

    I had the same problem on a test and the answer was 17 inches.
  2. 29 April, 04:58
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    The maximum length of each piece must be at least 13 inches
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