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A moose wonders through the forest searching for food. He travels 275 m East and then turns North and walks another 142 m. What is the distance the moose goes?

a.236 m
b.417 m
c.309 m
d.133 m

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Answer:

Option B

417 m

Step-by-step explanation:

When traveling Eastward, the mouse covers 275 m

When traveling Northward, the mouse covers 142 m

Total distance covered= Distance East + Distance North=275+142=417 m

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