Question

A is 5.6 cm north of B, B is 4.4 cm north of C. If D is a point 15.77 cm south of A, how far is it from C?

• A. 5.77 cm
• B. 7.77 cm
• C. 25.77 cm
• D. 5.77 m

Answer 1

The correct option is A

5.77 cm

The distance between A and B = 4.4

The distance between B and C = 5.6

The distance between A and B + The distance between B and C = 5.6 + 4.4 = 10cm

Distance of D from A = 15.77.

Since D is also to the South,

$\therefore$ Distance between C and D = 15.77 - 10 = 5.77 cm