Direction Sense · Question 18 · Easy
Town A is 4 km West of town B. Town C is 3 km North of town B. What is the shortest distance between A and C?
- 5 km
- 6 km
- 7 km
- 1 km
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. 5 km
Explanation: A, B and C form a right angle at B, so AC = √(4² + 3²) = 5 km.
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