Figure 3.1
The information systems and operations management department of a small college is now designing its layout for newly built office space.An overhead view of the available office space reveals the following (note: assume all locations are measured from center point to center point):
-Use the information in Figure 3.1.What is the Euclidean distance between offices B and D?
A)greater than 65 feet
B)greater than 45 but less than or equal to 65 feet
C)greater than 25 but less than or equal to 45 feet
D)less than or equal to 25 feet

Question

Figure 3.1
The information systems and operations management department of a small college is now designing its layout for newly built office space.An overhead view of the available office space reveals the following (note: assume all locations are measured from center point to center point): 
-Use the information in Figure 3.1.What is the Euclidean distance between offices B and D?
A)greater than 65 feet 
B)greater than 45 but less than or equal to 65 feet 
C)greater than 25 but less than or equal to 45 feet 
D)less than or equal to 25 feet

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can calculate the distance between offices B and D as follows: sqrt[(30^2)+(40^2)] = sqrt[900+1600] = sqrt[2500] = 50 feet. Therefore, the Euclidean distance between offices B and D is greater than 25 but less than or equal to 45 feet, making choice C the correct answer.

Figure 3.1 The Information Systems and Operations Management Department of a Small