- A17 km
- B15 km
- C13 km
- D7 km
Step-by-Step Solution
The two legs are at right angles (5 km north, 12 km east), so the straight-line distance is the square root of = square root of 169 = 13 km.
Answer: C) 13 km
A man walks 5 km towards the north, then turns to his right and walks 12 km. How far is he from his starting point?
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