A person travels 80 km north and 60 km west. How far is he from starting point?

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  1. A. 100 km
  2. B. 120 km
  3. C. 140 km
  4. D. 80 km

Correct answer

100 km

Explanation

Explanation This is a distance problem using the Pythagorean theorem . A person moves: 80 km North 60 km West These form a right triangle. Distance from starting point: d= √(80^2 + 60^2) =√(6400 + 3600) = √(10000) = 100 km Last updated question by NS on 2 MAY 2026

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