What is the distance from McComb to Sidon via Magnolia?

What is the distance from McComb to Sidon via Magnolia?

• A. 135 miles
• B. 105 miles
• C. 75 miles
• D. 165 miles

Answer: (A)

The distance when traveling via Magnolia is found by adding the road distances of the two segments on that route: from McComb to Magnolia and from Magnolia to Sidon. You don’t use the direct McComb to Sidon distance; you follow the path through Magnolia and total the mileage along each road segment shown on the map. On the map, those two legs together add up to 135 miles, so the distance via Magnolia is 135 miles. For example, if McComb→Magnolia is 60 miles and Magnolia→Sidon is 75 miles, their sum is 135 miles—the result you’re looking for. The other options don’t match the sum of the two legs along the specified route.

The distance when traveling via Magnolia is found by adding the road distances of the two segments on that route: from McComb to Magnolia and from Magnolia to Sidon. You don’t use the direct McComb to Sidon distance; you follow the path through Magnolia and total the mileage along each road segment shown on the map.

On the map, those two legs together add up to 135 miles, so the distance via Magnolia is 135 miles. For example, if McComb→Magnolia is 60 miles and Magnolia→Sidon is 75 miles, their sum is 135 miles—the result you’re looking for. The other options don’t match the sum of the two legs along the specified route.