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2017 AMC 10A Problem 7

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2017 AMC 10A Problem 7AMC 10 Step by Step

Name: Date: September 13, 2026

Triangles: Area & Pythagorean · difficulty 1 of 5 · about 1 min · position P1-10

Jerry and Silvia wanted to go from the southwest corner of a square field to the northeast corner. Jerry walked due east and then due north to reach the goal, but Silvia headed northeast and reached the goal walking in a straight line. Which of the following is closest to how much shorter Silvia's trip was, compared to Jerry's trip?

A)
$30\%$
B)
$40\%$
C)
$50\%$
D)
$60\%$
E)
$70\%$

2017 AMC 10A Problem 7

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