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A man walks 5 km North, turns right and walks 3 km, then turns right and walks 5 km. How far is he from the starting point? (answer in km)

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  • A3
  • B5
  • C8
  • D13

Step-by-Step Solution

North 5, then East 3, then South 5 cancels the North. Net displacement is 3 km East, so distance is 3 km.
Answer: A) 3

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