- A12 m
- B18 m
- C15 m
- D21 m
Step-by-Step Solution
The two legs are perpendicular, so the straight-line distance is the square root of (9 squared + 12 squared) = square root of 225 = 15 m.
Answer: C) 15 m
A person walks 9 m towards the east, then turns to the north and walks 12 m. How far is the person from the starting point (shortest distance)?
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