How to find the length of the side of a parallelogram

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ISEE Upper Level Quantitative Reasoning › How to find the length of the side of a parallelogram

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In Parallelogram , and . Which of the following is greater?

(A)

(B)

It cannot be determined which of (a) and (b) is greater

(b) is the greater quantity

(a) is the greater quantity

(a) and (b) are equal

Explanation

In Parallelogram , $\overline{AB}$ and $\overline{BC }$ are adjoining sides; there is no specific rule for the relationship between their lengths. Therefore, no conclusion can be drawn of and , and no conclusion can be drawn of the relationship between and .