Question

A rectangular shape ground measures $12$ m long and $5$ m wide. Measure the shortest distance to reach one of the corner from its opposite corner.

• A. $12cm$
• B. $5cm$
• C. $17cm$
• D. $13cm$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $13cm$

The shortest path/ distance will be along the diagonal.

The shortest distance is the length of the diagonal

It can be done by using the formula $d^2=b^2+l^2$, where $d$ is diagonal, $b$ is breadth and $l$ is the length of the rectangle.

So, $d^{}=\sqrt{b^2+l^2}$ $=\sqrt{5^2+{12}^2}=13cm$

Thus, the shortest distance to reach one of the corner from its opposite corner is $13cm$.