In a certain code language: X5Y → X is 8 m north of Y X&2Y → Y is 4 m south of X X@3Y → X is 6 m east of Y X⁴Y → Y is 6 m west of X Given conditions: D¹³F, A@6G, K1S, S⁴T, M@5S, U⁸V, G¹²N, N&7K, F&4M, D2U If point F is 9 m south of point Y, then what is the shortest distance between point Y and point S?

Correct answer: 17m

Solution

Using the code relations, the points can be placed on a coordinate plane. From F, move to M and then to S using the given coded directions, and separately place Y 9 m north of F. The resulting shortest distance between Y and S is 17 m.

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