A man walks 5 km north, then 12 km east. What is the shortest distance from his starting point? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A man walks 5 km north, then 12 km east. What is the shortest distance from his starting point?
A. 14 km
B. 17 km
C. 11 km
D. 13 km
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
√(5²+12²) = √(25+144) = √169 = 13 km.

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