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The perimeter of the rectangle is 21 inches. The perimeter of the inscribed triangle is 21 inches. Find the dimensions of the rectangle |
This is not possible unless both rectangle and triangle are degenerate (no width or no height.) If one convex body is contained in another, the perimeter of the inner one must be less.
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