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Question: 4

Column A Column B
Maria and Maryam begin walking and go 5 miles due north. Their friend Dilawer begins at the same point and goes 12 miles due west.
Shortest distance from Maria to Dilawer13 miles
  • A if the quantity in Column A is greater.
  • B if the quantity in Column B is greater.
  • C if the two quantities are equal.
  • D if the relationship cannot be determined from the information given.

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Correct Answer: C

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You can use the Pythagorean theorem of a2 + b2 = c2 and find that 52 + 122 = 25 + 144 = 169; 169 = c2; c = 13. Correct Answer: C.