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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

Using Pythagoras theorem
(|PR|^2=|PO|^2+|OR|^2<br /> |PR|^2=5^2+12^2<br /> |PR|=\sqrt{25+144}=\sqrt{169}=13km)

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