Question

A vehicle travels 57 kilometers north and then travels 26 kilometers south. What is the current position of the vehicle? (2 points) a 26 kilometers south of its starting location. b 83 kilometers from its starting location. c 31 kilometers north of its starting location. d 83 kilometers north of its starting location.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 31 kilometers north of its starting location

Step-by-step explanation:

Please see attached a rough sketch of the situation for your reference.

Step one:

Displacement North= 57km

Displacement South= 26km

Required

The  final displacement

The current position is attained by subtracting 26km from 57km

=57-26= 31km

Therefore the current position is

C. 31 kilometers north of its starting location