A student walks 1.0 mi west and then 1.0 mi north. Afterward, how far is she from her starting point?HELEPERC:AEERSPnA. 1.0 miAUTOde BCEINEK7PARTYSB. 1.4 miC. 1.6 miD. 2.0 miH

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