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Kiley went 5.7 km/h north and then went 5.8 km/h west. From start to finish, she went 8.1 km/h northwest.
Which best describes her numbers?

A. 5.7 km/h north and 5.8 km/h west are instantaneous speeds, while 8.1 km/h northwest is the average speed.

B. 5.7 km/h north and 5.8 km/h west are average speeds, while 8.1 km/h northwest is the instantaneous speed.

C. 5.7 km/h north and 5.8 km/h west are average velocities, while 8.1 km/h northwest is the instantaneous velocity.

D. 5.7 km/h north and 5.8 km/h west are instantaneous velocities, while 8.1 km/h northwest is the average velocity.

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D. 5.7 km/h north and 5.8 km/h west are instantaneous velocities, while 8.1 km/h northwest is the average velocity.
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