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Ginni’s house is 10m in the east of her college. Her college is 3m in the north of her school. Her school is 6m in the west of her office. Her office is 3m in the north of a park. What is the shortest distance between Ginni’s house and her office?

Ginni’s house is 10m in the east of her college. Her college is 3m in the north of her school. Her school is 6m in the west of her office. Her office is 3m in the north of a park. What is the shortest distance between Ginni’s house and her office? Correct Answer 5m

Drawing diagram according to the given information,

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The shortest distance between Ginni’s house and her office = √42 + √32 = √16 + √9 = √25 = 5m.

Hence, 5m is the correct answer.

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