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A boy walks 4 km towards the East, turns left and walks 3 km, then turns left again and walks 4 km. How far is he from the starting point?

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  • A11 km
  • B3 km
  • C5 km
  • D4 km

Step-by-Step Solution

From origin: East 4 to (4,0), North 3 to (4,3), West 4 to (0,3). He is 3 km due North of the start, so the distance is 3 km.
Answer: B) 3 km

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