engineering intelligence MCQ #902

A person walks 8 km north, then 6 km west. What is the shortest distance to return to the starting point?

engineering intelligence MCQ #902

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A person walks 8 km north, then 6 km west. What is the shortest distance to return to the starting point?

    • A) 10 km
    • B) 12 km
    • C) 14 km
    • D) 16 km

    Answer: 10 km

    Explanation: Using Pythagoras' theorem: √(8² + 6²) = √(64 + 36) = √100 = 10 km.