- A20 km
- B28 km
- C16 km
- D12 km
Step-by-Step Solution
Net north = 14 + 2 = 16 km; net west = 9 + 3 = 12 km. Distance = √(256 + 144) = √400 = 20 km.
Answer: A) 20 km
A delivery rider goes 14 km north from the restaurant, 9 km west, 2 km more north and finally 3 km west. What is the shortest distance between the rider and the restaurant?
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