Question

A car traveled 5 miles east and then 12 miles north. How far is it from the starting point?

Answer 1

Answer:

13 miles

Step-by-step explanation: From the below image, using Pythagoras theorem, the required distance is

$OB^{2}=OA^{2}+AB^{2}$

$OB^{2}=5^{2}+12^{2}$

$OB^{2}=169$

$OB=13$ miles