Question

The image shows the distances in miles between three cities. How much closer is it to travel from Aurora to Clifton directly than from Aurora to Clifton through Burlington?

Answer 1

Answer:

First we need to calculate the distance between Clifton and Burlington by using Pythagorean theorem:

    x² + 65² = 97²

=> x²           = 97² - 65²

=> x²           = 5184

=> x             = √5184 = 72 (m)

The total distance from Aurora to Clifton through Burlington is: 65 + 72 = 137 (m)

We have: 137 - 97 = 40 (m)

So it is 40 m  closer to travel from Aurora to Clifton directly than from Aurora to Clifton through Burlington