WAEC Mathematics 2005 Question 7

Question 7

Bearings

From a point P, R is 5 km due west and 12 km due south. Find the distance between P and R.

  1. A.5 km
  2. B.12 km
  3. C.13 km
  4. D.17 km
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Answer: C (13 km)

Explanation

The two movements are at right angles: √(52 + 122) = √169 = 13 km.