Mahmud is standing 180 yards due north of point P. Antara is standing 240 yards due west of point P. What is the shortest distance between Mahmud and Antara?

Mahmud is standing 180 yards due north of point P. Antara is standing 240 yards due west of point P. What is the shortest distance between Mahmud and Antara?

A 60 yards

B 300 yards

C 420 yards

D 900 yards

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B