- A21 km
- B23 km
- C17 km
- D13 km
Step-by-Step Solution
Their paths are perpendicular, forming a right triangle with legs 15 km and 8 km. The distance between them is the square root of (225 + 64) = square root of 289 = 17 km.
Answer: C) 17 km
Two cyclists start from the same crossing. One rides 15 km due north and the other rides 8 km due east. What is the straight-line distance between them now?
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