Question

pool. if he had ridden directly to the pool, how much distance would he have saved? round the answer to the nearest tenth of a mile.

keiths house
pool
3 miles
3 miles

1.2 miles
1.8 miles
2.5 miles
4.2 miles

Explanation:

Calculate the direct distance using the Pythagorean theorem

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Calculate the distance saved

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Round to the nearest tenth of a mile

$$ 1.76 \approx 1.8 \text{ miles} $$

Answer:

• 1.2 miles
• 1.8 miles (Correct answer)
• 2.5 miles
• 4.2 miles