WAEC - Mathematics (1992 - No. 36)

Points X and Y are respectively 12m North and 5m east of point Z. Calculate XY
7m
12m
13m
17m
18m

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

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