In which of the following situations is it appropriate to use taxicab geometry instead of Euclidean geometry?

(:: In which of the following situations is it appropriate to use taxicab geometry instead of Euclidean geometry?
In which of the following situations is it appropriate to use taxicab geometry instead of Euclidean geometry?

A You want to determine how far a pilot will fly from Los Angeles to Detroit.

B You want to determine how far the first baseman in a baseball game throws the ball to the third baseman.

C You are driving in New York City and want to determine how far you need to walk from the subway station to the theater.

D You want to determine the distance between two boats sailing on the ocean.

Answers and Views:

Answer by xmaniac
Taxicab geometry only follows paths like those on city streets. You only go forward, backward, left, or right. C is the only one that would use taxicab geometry.

Answer by Samuel
A You want to determine how far a pilot will fly from Los Angeles to Detroit..

Answer by LiL MiSSi
C!!