The distance between P (5,3) and Q (17,3) in the cartesian plane is

14 units

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15 units

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12 units

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13 units

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Solution

The correct option is C 12 units
Since,
The points P and Q have the same y-coordinates. The distance between the points is the difference between their x-coordinates.

Distance between points P and Q = (17- 5) units = 12 units.

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