Points X and Y are respectively 12m North and 5m east of point Z. Calculate XY
- 7m
- 12m
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13m
- 17m
- 18m
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
Using pythagora's theorem:
hyp\(^2\) = opp\(^2\) + adj\(^2\)
hyp\(^2\) = 12\(^2\) + 5\(^2\) → 144 + 25
hyp\(^2\) = 169
hyp = √169
hyp = 13