The distance of the point P (4, 3) from the origin is

(a) 4

(b) 3

(c) 5

(d) 7

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Solution

The point is shown in the graph given below:

In is right angled triangle where

By using Pythagoras theorem:

Thus the distance of the pointfrom the origin is 5.

Thus the correct answer is (c)

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