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An isosceles triangle has sides of 4 cm and 9 cm (two of its sides are equal). What is its perimeter?

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  • A17 cm
  • B26 cm
  • C22 cm
  • D13 cm

Step-by-Step Solution

If the equal sides were 4 cm: 4 + 4 = 8 < 9, impossible. So the sides are 9, 9, 4 and the perimeter = 22 cm. (17 cm uses the impossible 4, 4, 9.)
Answer: C) 22 cm

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