Question : Directions: From her home facing Southwest, Kavita walks 15 m turns Northward, and walks 12 m. How far was she from her home which was her starting point?
Option 1: 10 m
Option 2: 9 m
Option 3: 15 m
Option 4: 12 m
Correct Answer: 9 m
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
In the above figure, A is the starting point and C is the finishing point of Kavita.
By applying the Pythagoras theorem –
(AC)
2
= (AB)
2
– (BC)
2
(AC)
2
= (15)
2
– (12)
2
(AC)
2
= 225 – 144
(AC)
2
= 81
AC = 9
So, the distance between Kavita and her home is 9 m. Hence, the second option is correct.
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