Q189
If a person travels from a point L towards east for 12 km and then travels 5 km towards north and reached a point M, then the shortest distance from L to M is :
A.
12 km
B.
14 km
C.
17 km
D.
13 km
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
According to the question,⇒ Using Pythagoras theorem
⇒ (ML)2 = (MO)2 + (LO)2
⇒ (ML)2 = (12)2 + (5)2
⇒ ML = 13 km
