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A survey drone flies 12 km due south of a village and then 35 km due west. How far is it from the village in a straight line?

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  • A37 km
  • B47 km
  • C23 km
  • D35 km

Step-by-Step Solution

The two legs are at right angles, so the distance = √ √(144 + 1225) = √1369 = 37 km.
Answer: A) 37 km

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