The Course of a Yachting Race Is in the Shape $3 \frac { 7 } { 12 }$

question 137

Multiple Choice

The course of a yachting race is in the shape of a triangle with sides that measure $3 \frac { 7 } { 12 }$ miles, $4 \frac { 7 } { 10 }$ miles, and $2 \frac { 7 } { 8 }$ miles. Find the total length of the course.

• A) \(13 \frac { 19 } { 120 }\) miles
• B) \(11 \frac { 19 } { 120 }\) miles
• C) \(11 \frac { 19 } { 240 }\) miles
• D) \(13 \frac { 19 } { 240 }\) miles
• E) \(10 \frac { 19 } { 240 }\) miles

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