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A stick of length one meter is broken at two locations at distances of b1 and b2 from the origin (0), as shown in the figure. Note that 0 < b1 < b2 < 1. Which one of the following is NOT a necessary condition for forming a triangle using the three pieces? Note: All lengths are in meter. The figure shown is representative.

Stick of length one with break points b₁ and b₂ marked between 0 and 1.
  1. A.

    b1 < 0.5

  2. B.

    b2 > 0.5

  3. C.

    b2 < b1 + 0.5

  4. D.

    b1 + b2 < 1

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