Four different triangles each have perimeter

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Problem

24\,\text{cm}

. Which set of side lengths will give the greatest area? (a)

9\,\text{cm},\;9\,\text{cm},\;6\,\text{cm}

(b)

6\,\text{cm},\;8\,\text{cm},\;10\,\text{cm}

(c)

8\,\text{cm},\;8\,\text{cm},\;8\,\text{cm}

(d)

8\,\text{cm},\;9\,\text{cm},\;7\,\text{cm}