A man goes 15 metres due west and then 8 metres due north. How far is he from the starting point?

0 votes
13 views
asked Feb 13, 2018 in Mathematics by sforrest072 (157,439 points) 60 409 933

A man goes 15 metres due west and then 8 metres due north. How far is he from the starting point?

1 Answer

0 votes
answered Feb 13, 2018 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
selected Feb 13, 2018 by sforrest072
 
Best answer

Let the starting point of the man be O and final point be A.

In ΔABO, by Pythagoras theorem AO2 = AB2 + BO2

He is 17m far from the starting point.

Welcome to Sarthaks eConnect: A unique platform where students can interact with teachers/experts/students to get solutions to their queries. Students (upto class 10+2) preparing for All Government Exams, CBSE Board Exam, ICSE Board Exam, State Board Exam, JEE (Mains+Advance) and NEET can ask questions from any subject and get quick answers by subject teachers/ experts/mentors/students.

One Thought Forever

“There is a close connection between getting up in the world and getting up in the morning.“
– Anon
~~~*****~~~

...