Question

determine a route whose distance is less than 12 miles for running errands to all three destinations and returning home. choose the route that is less than 12 miles. a. home, bank, dry cleaners, post office, home b. home, dry cleaners, post office, bank, home c. home, bank, post office, dry cleaners, home d. home, post office, dry cleaners, bank, home e. home, post office, bank, dry cleaners, home

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate distance for Option A

$2 + 3+5 + 3.5=13.5$

Step2: Calculate distance for Option B

$3+5 + 2+2 = 12$

Step3: Calculate distance for Option C

$2+3.5 + 5+3=13.5$

Step4: Calculate distance for Option D

$3.5+5 + 3+2=13.5$

Step5: Calculate distance for Option E

$3.5+2+3 + 3=11.5$

Answer:

E. Home, Post Office, Bank, Dry Cleaners, Home