Question

Jack leaves from school and goes 4 miles north and 3 miles east to reach his home. How far is his home from school?

Answer 1

• D. 5 miles

Explanation:

Jack forms a right triangle with his route: the distance between the school and home is the hypotenuse.

It is equal to:

• √4²+3²= √25 = 5 miles

Correct choice is D