From a point P, Q is 5km due West and R is12km due South of Q. Find…

From a point P, Q is 5km due West and R is12km due South of Q. Find the distance between P and R.

  • A.
    5km
  • B.
    12km
  • C.
    13km
  • D.
    17km
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

Using Pythagoras theorem

  PR(^2) = 5(^2) + 12(^2)

  25 + 144 = 169

  PR = √(169)= 13km

 

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