Question

using the paths shown, how long is the shortest route from brookfield to arcadia? livingston 7.2 mi hampton 7.6 mi 5.6 mi 7.8 mi brookfield 13.8 mi dayton arcadia mi submit

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate first - route distance

Add distances of Brookfield - Livingston - Dayton - Hampton - Arcadia: $7.2+7.6 + 5.6+7.8=28.2$ mi

Step2: Calculate second - route distance

Add distances of Brookfield - Dayton - Hampton - Arcadia: $13.8+5.6 + 7.8=27.2$ mi

Step3: Compare distances

Since $27.2<28.2$, the shorter distance is $27.2$ mi.

Answer:

$27.2$