Jason travels from A for 5 km due North and then 7 km due west to B. He then travels back directly from B to A. Find the total length of Jason's journey.
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23.13 km
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The shape Jason forms during his travel is Right Angled Triangle
According to Pythagorean Theorem
a² + b² = c²
a = 5km
b = 7km
c = ?
5² + 7² = c²
25 + 49 = c²
74 = c²
√74 = 8.6
c = 8.6km
Total distance travelled = 5km + 7km + 8.6km
= 20.6km
Jason travelled 20.6km in his journey
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