Question : Directions: A man walks 7 km towards the north before taking a left turn and walking a further 5 km then he takes a left turn and walks 15 km. Finally, he takes a left turn again and walks 5 km. How much distance is he away from the starting point?
Option 1: 8 km
Option 2: 12 km
Option 3: 15 km
Option 4: 22 km
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Correct Answer: 8 km
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now, we have to find the distance between starting and endpoints. Here, A is the starting point and E is the endpoint.
Distance between starting and endpoints →
AE = DC – AB
AE = 15 – 7
AE = 8 km
So, the distance between the starting and endpoints is 8 km. Hence, the first option is correct.
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