- A56 km
- B40 km
- C8 km
- D28 km
Step-by-Step Solution
PQ = 24 km north, QR = 32 km east, at right angles: PR = √(576 + 1024) = √1600 = 40 km.
Answer: B) 40 km
From point P, Leela drives 24 km north to Q, then turns right and drives 32 km to R. What is the shortest distance from P to R?
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