Answer:
4.47 km
Explanation:
If we draw the path of the van then we get a shape with two exposed points A and D. If we draw a line from point D perpendicular to BA we get point E. This gives us a right angled triangle ADE.
From Pythagoras theorem
AD² = AE² + ED²
[tex]AD=\sqrt{AE^2+ED^2}\\\Rightarrow AD=\sqrt{2^2+4^2}\\\Rightarrow AD=\sqrt{20}\\\Rightarrow AD=4.47\ km[/tex]
Hence, the van is 4.47 km from its initial point
