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A car travels 8 km towards the west, turns left and travels 6 km, then turns left again and travels 8 km, then turns right and travels 4 km. How far is the car now from its starting point?

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  • A14 km
  • B10 km
  • C4 km
  • D6 km

Step-by-Step Solution

West 8 km, then left to south 6 km, then left to east 8 km, then right to south 4 km. The 8 km west and 8 km east cancel; the two southward legs add to 10 km, so the car is 10 km from the start.
Answer: B) 10 km

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