- A1.5 km
- B2.1 km
- C0.3 km
- D1.2 km
Step-by-Step Solution
PQ and QR are at right angles: PR = √ √(0.81 + 1.44) = √2.25 = 1.5 km.
Answer: A) 1.5 km
From point P, a hiker walks 0.9 km north to Q and then 1.2 km west to R. What is the shortest distance between P and R?
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