Question

using the paths shown, how long is the shortest route from campbell to norwood? campbell 6.6 km oxford 13.3 km bloomington 5.7 km norwood 17.6 km

Explanation:

Step1: Identify possible routes

First, find all possible routes from Campbell to Norwood:

1. Campbell -> Oxford -> Norwood (direct via 17.6 km)
2. Campbell -> Oxford -> Bloomington -> Norwood

Step2: Calculate distance for each route

• Route 1: Campbell to Oxford is 6.6 km, Oxford to Norwood is 17.6 km. Total: $6.6 + 17.6 = 24.2$ km.
• Route 2: Campbell to Oxford (6.6 km) + Oxford to Bloomington (13.3 km) + Bloomington to Norwood (5.7 km). Total: $6.6 + 13.3 + 5.7 = 25.6$ km.

Step3: Compare distances

Compare 24.2 km and 25.6 km. The shorter one is 24.2 km.

Answer:

24.2