Question

A car traveled 5 miles east and then 12 miles north. How far is it from the starting point?

Answer 1

13 miles

Step-by-step explanation: From the below image, using Pythagoras theorem, the required distance is

`OB^(2)=OA^(2)+AB^(2)`

`OB^(2)=5^(2)+12^(2)`

`OB^(2)=169`

`OB=13` miles