Olympiad workbook
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Olympiad workbook · IOQM · Basics of Mathematics
Let X be the set consisting of twenty positive integers n, n+2, ,...
Let be the set consisting of twenty positive integers . The smallest value of for which any three numbers , not necessarily distinct, form the sides of an acute-angled triangle is:
Correct answer
92
Step-by-step solution
For any
(i) Triangle should be formed
(ii) Triangle should be acute
only one angle can be obtuse at max
(i) let
for triangle
for all possible combination
even if are smallest
triangle will form
(ii) now using cosine formula largest side longest angle
for acute
for acute