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geometry junior

Problem

What is the smallest whole number larger than the perimeter of any triangle with a side of length and a side of length ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
We know from the Triangle Inequality that the last side, , fulfills . Adding to both sides of the inequality, we get , and because is the perimeter of our triangle, is our answer.
Final answer
D