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Village Q is 16 km to the north of village P, and village R is 63 km to the west of Q. What is the shortest distance between P and R?

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  • A79 km
  • B65 km
  • C47 km
  • D63 km

Step-by-Step Solution

PQ and QR are at right angles: PR = √ √(256 + 3969) = √4225 = 65 km.
Answer: B) 65 km

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