Question

Mrs. Lange drove about 150 km east. She drove about another 75 km north. What is the approximate air distance she traveled?

Answer 1

A. 160 km
B. 168 km
C. 175 km
D. 225 km

Answer 2

I have ruled out 225km. so not D

Answer 3

I think it would be 175km?

Answer 4

Using the theorem of Pythagoras, the distance d is given by:
\[\large d=\sqrt{150^{2}+75^{2}}=you\ can\ calculate\]

Answer 5

@CMFink00 Do you understand?

Answer 6

yeah i am trying to solve the equation give me a minute

Answer 7

i got, 167.705098312?

Answer 8

is that correct?

Answer 9

Correct! Now round that result to the nearest whole number.

Answer 10

Thank you so much!

Answer 11

You're welcome :)