Question

You walk 45 m to the north, then turn 90° to your right and walk another 45 m. How far are you from where you originally started?

A. 0 m
B. 45 m
C. 63.64 m
D. 90 m

Answer 1

To find the distance from the original starting point, we can use the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the hypotenuse of the right triangle formed by the two walks. The correct answer is approximately 63.64 m. Hence the correct answer is option C

Step-by-step explanation:

To find how far you are from your original starting point, we can use the Pythagorean theorem. When you walk 45 m to the north and then turn 90° to your right and walk another 45 m, you have formed a right triangle. The distance you are from your original starting point is equal to the hypotenuse of this triangle. Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can calculate the hypotenuse, which is approximately 63.64 m. Therefore, the correct answer is C. 63.64 m.

Hence the correct answer is option C