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A boy walks 5 m North, turns right and walks 4 m, then turns right and walks 5 m. How far is he from his starting point? (answer in m)

Competition practiceReasoning & Mental Ability
  • A3
  • B4
  • C5
  • D9

Step-by-Step Solution

North 5 then South 5 cancel out, leaving a net movement of 4 m to the East. So he is 4 m from the start.
Answer: B) 4

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