A man travels 3 miles due North, then travels 8 miles due East and further travels 3 miles due North. How far is he from the starting point?
Question and options
A man travels 3 miles due North, then travels 8 miles due East and further travels 3 miles due North. How far is he from the starting point?
- 14 miles
- 10 miles
- 100 miles
- 15 miles
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 10 miles
The man travels 3 + 3 = 6 miles north and 8 miles east, so his straight-line distance from the start is miles. 14 miles is the total path walked, not the distance from the starting point.
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