Answer:
the people would save 12 meters
Explanation:
If it is a right triangle that has 45,45,90 angles, Than two side lengths would be the same, so there are two 30 meter side lengths. The path is 48 meters long, and the road would be 60 meters long (30+30), so you subtract 48 from 60, and get 12. You would save 12 meters