A road runs 1200 yards from A to B and then makes a right angle going to C a distance of 500 yards. If a new road is built directly from A to C how much shorter will the new road be?

A road runs 1200 yards from A to B and then makes a right angle going to C a distance of 500 yards. If a new road is built directly from A to C how much shorter will the new road be?

A 850 yard

B 600 yard

C 400 yard

D 330 yard

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C