If you walk 5 miles south and then 12 miles east, how far are you from your starting point?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Use the Pythagorean theorem.
Answer
13 miles
Explanation
The distance is the hypotenuse of a right triangle: √(5² + 12²) = √169 = 13.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is 13 miles.
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