详解
Choice B is correct. Since it’s given that P is the center of a circle with a radius of 9 inches, and that points Q and R lie on that circle, it follows that PQ and RPRP of triangle PQR each have a length of 9 inches. Let the length of QR be x inches. It follows that the perimeter of triangle PQR is 9+9 +x inches. Since it’s given that the perimeter of triangle PQR is 31 inches, it follows that 9+9+x = 31, or 18+x = 31. Subtracting 18 from both sides of this equation gives x = 13. Therefore, the length, in inches, of QR is 13.
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors. Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors. Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.