Rani starts at point A, walks 6 m East to B, then 8 m North to C. What is the shortest (straight-line) distance from A to C?
- A.10 m ✓
- B.12 m
- C.14 m
- D.16 m
Explanation: This forms a right triangle with legs 6 m and 8 m. The straight-line distance is √(6²+8²) = √100 = 10 m.
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