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Leaving his farmhouse, Pradeep drives 24 km south and then 70 km east. What is the straight-line distance between him and the farmhouse?

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  • A94 km
  • B74 km
  • C46 km
  • D76 km

Step-by-Step Solution

The legs are at right angles, so the distance is √ √(576 + 4900) = √5476 = 74 km.
Answer: B) 74 km

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