engineering intelligence MCQ #658

A person walks 4 km north, then 3 km east. What is the shortest distance to return to the starting point?

engineering intelligence MCQ #658

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A person walks 4 km north, then 3 km east. What is the shortest distance to return to the starting point?

    • A) 1 km
    • B) 5 km
    • C) 7 km
    • D) 3 km

    Answer: 5 km

    Explanation: Using Pythagoras' theorem, the shortest distance = √(4² + 3²) = √(16 + 9) = √25 = 5 km.