Question

Sharon and Jacob started at the same place. Jacob walked 3 m north and then 4 m west. Sharon walked 5 m south and 12 m east How far apart are Jacob and Sharon now?

A 5m
B) 8m
C) 13 m
D) 18 m​

Answer 1

D.

4^2 + 3^2 = 25, √25 = 5

5^2 + 12^2 = 169, √169 = 13

13 + 5 = 18