Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2018
From a point P, R is 5km due West and 12km due South. Find the distance between P and R'.
A
5km
B
12km
C
13km
D
17km
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Correct Option: C
Apply Pythagoras theorem:
PR\(^2\) = 5\(^2\) + 12\(^2\)
25 + 144 = 169
PR = √(169)= 13km
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