Aman walks 12 km north, then turns right and walks 16 km. How far is Aman from the starting point?
Aman walks 12 km north, then turns right and walks 16 km. How far is Aman from the starting point?
Answer and solution
Correct answer: D) 20 km
The path makes a right angle: distance = √(12² + 16²) = √400 = 20 km.
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