A group of hikers stopped along the trail to make a decision. They studied their map to figure out the shortest route from where they stood to Base Camp. They noticed that the two established trails leading to Camp intersected in a perpendicular manner. Further map reading, and use of a protractor and a compass, convinced the hikers they could take an off-trail shortcut through the woods, directly to Base Camp.

About how many miles do the hikers hope to eliminate from their trek by taking the off-trail shortcut?
a. 17 miles
b. 12 miles
c. 8 miles
d. 6 miles

Question

A group of hikers stopped along the trail to make a decision. They studied their map to figure out the shortest route from where they stood to Base Camp. They noticed that the two established trails leading to Camp intersected in a perpendicular manner. Further map reading, and use of a protractor and a compass, convinced the hikers they could take an off-trail shortcut through the woods, directly to Base Camp. 

About how many miles do the hikers hope to eliminate from their trek by taking the off-trail shortcut? 
a. 17 miles 
b. 12 miles
c. 8 miles
d. 6 miles

anonymous · Answer

Please explain thought processes and how you figured out this answer please.

anonymous · Answer

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