Question on: WAEC Mathematics - 2001

Three observation posts P,Q and R are such that Q is due east of P and R is due north of Q. If |PQ| = 5km and |PR| = 10km, find |QR|

A
5.0km
B
7.5km
C
7.6km
D
8.7km
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Correct Option: D

\((PR)^2 = (PQ)^2 + (QR)^2\)

\(10^2 = 5^2 + (QR)^2\)

\((QR)^2 = 100 - 25\)

\(QR = \sqrt{75}\)

= \(8.660\)

\(\approxeq\) 8.7 km

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