Gerry used the diagram to compute the distance from Ferris to Dunlap to butte. How much shorter is the distance directly from Ferris to Butte than the distance Gerry found?
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Well, you know what they say, direct routes are for sissies! But let me do some quick calculations anyways. *Puts on nerdy glasses* Ahem! Alright, based on my precise calculations, the distance Gerry found might be shorter, longer, or just right! Who knows? Distance can be a tricky fellow. So, let's just say there's a good chance that the distance directly from Ferris to Butte is shorter. Or longer. Or exactly the same. You know, just to cover all our bases. *Winks*
To find out how much shorter the direct distance from Ferris to Butte is compared to the distance Gerry found using the diagram, we need to measure both distances and then subtract them. Here's how you can do it:
1. Look at the diagram provided by Gerry and locate the path he used to compute the distance from Ferris to Dunlap to Butte. Measure this distance using a ruler or any other measuring tool available. Let's call this distance "Distance Gerry Found."
2. Now, find the direct distance from Ferris to Butte on the same diagram. Measure this distance using the same measuring tool. Let's call this distance "Direct Distance from Ferris to Butte."
3. Subtract "Distance Gerry Found" from "Direct Distance from Ferris to Butte" to get the difference in distance. This will give you the answer to how much shorter the direct distance is compared to the distance Gerry found.
For example, if "Distance Gerry Found" measures 10 centimeters, and "Direct Distance from Ferris to Butte" measures 7 centimeters, then the difference in distance would be 10 - 7 = 3 centimeters. Therefore, the direct distance from Ferris to Butte is 3 centimeters shorter than the distance Gerry found.