SOLUTION: An athlete runs 105m south and 80m west. How far is he from the starting point? A)120m B)110m C)185m D)132m

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Question 575370: An athlete runs 105m south and 80m west. How far is he from the starting point?
A)120m
B)110m
C)185m
D)132m
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use Pythagoras since south and west are apart.



Round to the nearest whole meter.

John

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