1964 AHSME Problems/Problem 38

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The sides $PQ$ and $PR$ of triangle $PQR$ are respectively of lengths $4$ inches, and $7$ inches. The median $PM$ is $3\frac{1}{2}$ inches. Then $QR$ , in inches, is:

$\textbf{(A) }6\qquad\textbf{(B) }7\qquad\textbf{(C) }8\qquad\textbf{(D) }9\qquad \textbf{(E) }10$

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