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Wesley sailed his boat due north for 18 miles, then due east for another 18 miles. Approximately how far is Wesley from where he began?

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Wesley sailed his boat due north for 18 miles, then due east for another 18 miles. Approximately how
far is Wesley from where he began?
A
9/2 miles
B
18/2 miles
(C)
18v3 miles
36 miles

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