Question

In a computer program, distance due south from a point is treated as negative, and distance due north from a point is treated as positive.

A person travels due south from the point for 1.5 minutes. The person's speed is 52.1 meters per minute.

What is the total distance between the person and the point?

−78.15 m

−56.6 m

56.6 m

78.15 m

Answer 1

The correct answer is -78.15 m.


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