Aman starts from point P and walks 5 m towards the east. He then turns left and walks 12 m. How far is he from point P?
A. 13 m
B. 17 m
C. 7 m
D. 15 m
A. 13 m
B. 17 m
C. 7 m
D. 15 m
Best answer
Answer: A. 13 m
Answer: (A) 13 m
East 5 m and then left (north) 12 m form a right angle. Distance \(= \sqrt{5^2 + 12^2} = \sqrt{169} = 13\) m.
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