If a person travels from a point L towards east for 12 km and then travels 5 km towards north and reached a point M, then the shortest distance from L to M is :
A. 12 km
B. 14 km
C. 17 km
D. 13 km
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
According to the question,⇒ Using Pythagoras theorem
⇒ (ML)2 = (MO)2 + (LO)2
⇒ (ML)2 = (12)2 + (5)2
⇒ ML = 13 km
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