Question

$P,QandR$ are three linear locations on a map. The distance by road from $P$ to $Q$ is $100$ km, and that from $Q$ to $R$ is $60$ km. The distance by road between $P$ and $R$ will be

• A. $40$ km
• B. $80$km
• C. $160$ km
• D. both $40$ and $160$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

both $40$ and $160$

$case\left(1\right).InthiscasePR=100+60=160kmcase\left(2\right).InthiscasePR=100-60=40km$