Question

Hippalectryon

Paul’s soccer team practice field is 1 mi due north of his house. His team will play a soccer match at a stadium 6 mi from the practice soccer field.

Which statement could correctly describe the stadium’s location?

A.
5 miles due south from Paul’s house

B.
5 miles due north from Paul’s house

C.
6 miles due north from Paul’s house

D.
7 miles due south from Paul’s house

Answer 1

Since the stadium is 6 mi from the practice field which is itself 1 mi from the house, it can either be (1+6)=7 mi North or (1-6)=-5 -> 5 mi South depending on the North/South direction.

the answer is thus A