Solve the problem.Suppose that there is no straight path for driving between towns A and B. To drive from Town A to Town B, it is necessary to travel due east for 24 miles, then due north for 17 miles. How far apart, to the nearest tenth of a mile, are the towns?
A. 29.4 mi
B. 313.0 mi
C. 593.0 mi
D. 6.4 mi
Answer: A
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