Each question consists of two statements, namely, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Please select the correct answer.


Assertion (A)



Reason (R)



If AD is a median of ∆ABC, then AB+AC>2AD.




In a triangle the sum of two sides is greater than the third side.


From the given figure in the question, we have

In ∆ABD, we have:


AB + BD > AD


Similarly, in


AC + CD > AD


Adding both expressions, we get:


AB + AC + BD + CD > AD + AD


AB + AC + BD + DC > 2AD


AB + AC + BC > 2AD


Assertion and reason both are true and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion


Hence, option (A) is correct

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