- A10 km
- B13 km
- C17 km
- D24 km
Step-by-Step Solution
A ends up 5 km east and B 5 km west of the start, both 12 km north, so they differ only horizontally by 5 + 5 = 10 km.
Answer: A) 10 km
Two friends start from the same point. A walks 5 km east then 12 km north; B walks 5 km west then 12 km north. What is the distance between A and B now?
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