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Pamela runs every morning. First she goes to the park taking a longer route and returns home using the shortest route. She starts her run facing East and runs for 8 km straight from her home. Then turning right, she runs 15 km to reach the park. What is the shortest distance (short cut) from the park to Pamela’s home?

Pamela runs every morning. First she goes to the park taking a longer route and returns home using the shortest route. She starts her run facing East and runs for 8 km straight from her home. Then turning right, she runs 15 km to reach the park. What is the shortest distance (short cut) from the park to Pamela’s home? Correct Answer 17 km

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Shortest distance from the park to Pamela’s home = √ (82 + 152) = √ 289 = 17 km

Hence, “17 km” is the correct answer.

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