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Pythagoras’ theorem

E Math · Secondary 4 · Hard · Pythagoras’ theorem

A runner moves in a straight line from point A to point B on level ground. A and B are 260 m apart. A fixed point P is 120 m from A and 200 m from B.

Calculate the shortest distance from the runner to P during the run from A to B.

$118\,\text{m}$
$120\,\text{m}$
$89\,\text{m}$
$140\,\text{m}$

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