John starts from point A and walks 15 meters to the west to reach point B. He…
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John starts from point A and walks 15 meters to the west to reach point B. He then turns right and walks 20 meters to point C. What is the shortest distance between point A and point C?
- A.
25 meters
- B.
35 meters
- C.
15 meters
- D.
5 meters
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Correct answer: A
To find the shortest distance between point A and point C, apply the Pythagorean theorem since the path forms a right-angled triangle. The legs are 15 meters and 20 meters.
Calculation: c = √(15² + 20²) = √(225 + 400) = √625 = 25 meters