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An ant walks from (2, 1) to (2, 6) and then to (5, 6) along grid lines.
What is the total length of its path (in units)?

Class 9Plotting PointsCoordinate Geometry
  • A7
  • B8
  • C9
  • D16

Step-by-Step Solution

First leg is vertical: |6 - 1| = 5. Second leg is horizontal: |5 - 2| = 3. Total = 5 + 3 = 8 units.
Answer: B) 8

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