Refer to the Given Map $\frac { 1 } { 8 }$

Multiple Choice

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 grocery store.

A) $1.63 \mathrm { mi }$
B) $1.25 \mathrm { mi }$
C) $1.38 \mathrm { mi }$
D) $1.50 \mathrm { mi }$