- A41 km
- B49 km
- C31 km
- D39 km
Step-by-Step Solution
The two legs are perpendicular, so the shortest distance = √ √(81 + 1600) = √1681 = 41 km.
Answer: A) 41 km
A cyclist rides 9 km towards North, then 40 km towards East. What is the shortest distance between the cyclist and the starting point?
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