Question

How do I solve this problem

Answer 1

It would take 1 more mile if he took route Street A and then Street B rather than just Street C.

Explanation:

Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c²

We use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of Street C:

2² + 1.5² = c²

c = √6.25

c = 2.5

Now we find how much longer route A and B is compared to C:

3.5 - (2 + 1.5) = 3.5 - 2.5 = 1