SOLUTION: Prabir walked 7 kms towards west,turned right and walked 10 kms. Then he took two left turns and walked 5 kms and 15 kms,respectvely.How far is he from the starting point ?
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Question 1042184: Prabir walked 7 kms towards west,turned right and walked 10 kms. Then he took two left turns and walked 5 kms and 15 kms,respectvely.How far is he from the starting point ?
A. 12 km
B. 13 km
C. 17 km
D. 27 km
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
He is 12 miles west and 5 miles south of his starting point. Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the straight line distance from the start.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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