Question

    Study the following information carefully and answer the questions below-:

    Tanya walks 15 km towards North. From there she walks 9 km towards South. Then, she walks 8 km towards East. How far is she from her starting point?  

    A 10 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 6 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 9 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    PR = (PQ – QR) = (15 – 9) = 6 km RS = 8 km  So, Tanya’s distance from starting point P = √ 6 ² + 8 ² = √ 36 + 64 = √ 100 = 10 Km.

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