engineering intelligence MCQ #35

A person travels 30 km north, then 40 km east. What is the straight-line distance from the starting point?

engineering intelligence MCQ #35

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A person travels 30 km north, then 40 km east. What is the straight-line distance from the starting point?

    • A) 50 km
    • B) 60 km
    • C) 70 km
    • D) 80 km

    Answer: 50 km

    Explanation: Using Pythagoras' theorem: √(30² + 40²) = √(900 + 1600) = √2500 = 50 km.