Cost of a triangular plot with sides 55, 62, 117
Question
A seller offers you a triangular plot whose sides measure , and yards, priced at $10 per square yard. How much does the plot cost?
Short answer
$0. Since , the triangle inequality fails with equality: the three sides lie on one straight line and enclose no area, so there is nothing to pay for.
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