Question

    Study the following information carefully and answer

    the given questions: Point T is 16 m east of point U. Point U is 6 m north of point V and also 20 m south of point W. Point X is 10 m west of point W. Point V is 18 m south of point Y. Point A is 20 m west of point V. What is the shortest distance between T and Y?
    A 20 m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 30 m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 18 m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 22 m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Shortest distance = √12² + 16² = √ 144 + 256 = √ 400 = 20 m.

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