Answer to Question #132227 in Physics for esther

Question

You are going for a drive, but a detour takes you out of the way of your destination. You drive north for 10 miles, turn right and drive east for 5 miles, turn to the north and drive for 3 miles, drive west for 10 miles, and arrive at your destination

Answer 1

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$$P=10+5+3+10=28\text{ km}.$$