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In an examination hall, students are seated at a distance from each other, to maintain the social distance due to CORONA virus pandemic. Let three students sit at points 𝐀, 𝐁 and 𝐂 whose coordinates are (𝟐, −𝟑), (𝟒,𝟐), and (𝟖, 𝟓) respectively. Based on the above information, answer the following questions.
1. What is the distance between 𝐀 and 𝐂?


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5 units
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10 units
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8 units
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4 units
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Solution

The correct option is B 10 units
The distance between A and C:
AC = [(82)2+(5+3)2]
AC = √(36 + 64) = √100
AC = 10 unit

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