Nikhil walks 8 km north, then turns right and walks 15 km. How far is Nikhil from the starting point?
Nikhil walks 8 km north, then turns right and walks 15 km. How far is Nikhil from the starting point?
Answer and solution
Correct answer: B) 17 km
The path makes a right angle: distance = √(8² + 15²) = √289 = 17 km.
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