Possible Integer Side Lengths of Quadrilateral
CAT 2022 Slot 3 · Quantitative Ability · Easy · Geometry
This is an easy Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2022 Slot 3 paper. It tests Geometry. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
The lengths of all four sides of a quadrilateral are integer valued. If three of its sides are of length 1 cm, 2 cm and 4 cm, then the total number of possible lengths of the fourth side is
- A.
6
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
3
C
Explanation
By Generalized Polygon Inequality, the length of any side of a polygon must be strictly less than the sum of the lengths of all other sides.
Let the fourth side be (an integer).
Combining these conditions:
Since is an integer, the possible values of are: There are 5 possible integer lengths.
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