Refer to the given map. Assume that the length of each east-west block is $\frac { 1 } { 8 }$ mile and the length of each north-southblock is $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$ mile.
-Find the shortest possible walking distance (following the streets)between the bus stop and the library.
A)1.75 mi
B)1.50 mi
C)2.0 mi
D)1.25 mi

Question

Refer to the given map. Assume that the length of each east-west block is $\frac { 1 } { 8 }$ mile and the length of each north-southblock is $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$ mile. 
-Find the shortest possible walking distance (following the streets)between the bus stop and the library.
A)1.75 mi 
B)1.50 mi 
C)2.0 mi 
D)1.25 mi

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The shortest possible walking distance is 1.75 miles.

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