Question

6. A man goes 15 m due west and then 8 m due north How far is he from the starting point?
(A) 15 m
(B) 8 m
(C) 17 m
(D) 16 m​

Answer 1

Answer:

First the person moves from A to B and then B to C.

His distance from the starting point is AC.

AC can be calculated using Pythagoras Theorem.

Applying Pythagoras theorem

(AB)

2

+(BC)

2

=(CA)

2

(15)

2

+(8)

2

=(x)

2

225+64=(x)

2

x

2

=289

x=

289

=17m

Hence the man is 17m from the starting point.

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Answer 2

( C ) 17 m

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