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Standing at the flagpole and facing north, a scout marches 35 m ahead, turns right and marches 84 m. How far is he from the flagpole?

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  • A91 m
  • B119 m
  • C49 m
  • D84 m

Step-by-Step Solution

The two legs are at right angles: distance = √ √(1225 + 7056) = √8281 = 91 m.
Answer: A) 91 m

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