Baki lives 2 miles west of Raju’s house. Rafiq lives 3 miles north of Raju’s house and 2 miles west of Diba’s house. What is the straight line distance from Baki’s house to Diba’s house?

Baki lives 2 miles west of Raju’s house. Rafiq lives 3 miles north of Raju’s house and 2 miles west of Diba’s house. What is the straight line distance from Baki’s house to Diba’s house?

A 5 miles

B 6 miles

C 7 miles

D 10 miles

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

So, (2+2)2+(3)2 = (ad)2

=> (ad)2 = 16+9

=> ad = √25

So, ad=5