engineering intelligence MCQ #788

A person travels 5 km north, then turns right and travels 3 km. What is the shortest distance to return to the starting point?

engineering intelligence MCQ #788

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A person travels 5 km north, then turns right and travels 3 km. What is the shortest distance to return to the starting point?

    • A) √(5² + 3²) km
    • B) 5 + 3 km
    • C) 5 - 3 km
    • D) 3 km

    Answer: √(5² + 3²) km

    Explanation: Using Pythagoras' theorem, the shortest distance is the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle with legs 5 km and 3 km.