SOLUTION: John leaves school to go home. He walks 6 blocks North and then 8 blocks West. How far is John from the school?

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Question 1192462: John leaves school to go home. He walks 6 blocks North and then 8 blocks West. How far is John from the school?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52779) About Me  (Show Source):
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The distance is not measured in blocks.

It is strange to see, to read and to hear such inadequate question.



Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Answer depends on size and shape of each block.

10 blocks