Solve the problem.In order to drive your boat to a friend's dock, you must drive 3 miles south and then 5 miles east. If you could go directly to your friend's dock in your boat, how long would the boat trip be? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile when appropriate. 

A. 2.8 mi
B. 17 mi
C. 5.8 mi
D. 3.7 mi


Answer: C

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