Q. A man walks 5 km north and then 12 km east. What is the shortest distance to his starting point?
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Correct Answer: (C)
13 km
Explanation: Using Pythagoras: √(5² + 12²) = √169 = 13 km.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Using Pythagoras: √(5² + 12²) = √169 = 13 km.