Shortest distance (Pythagoras): Golu's distance from home after two legs. Path: From home, 8 km North, then 6 km West. Question: What is the straight-line (shortest) distance back to his house? Choose the correct value.

Verbal Reasoning Direction Sense Test Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    10 km.
  • B
    16 km.
  • C
    14 km
  • D
    2 km.

Answer

Correct Answer: 10 km.

Explanation

Right triangleLegs: 8 km (North) and 6 km (West).Distance = √(8² + 6²) = √(64 + 36) = √100 = 10 km.

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