- A9 km East
- B5 km East
- C9 km West
- D13 km East
Step-by-Step Solution
Start (0,0); south 12 to (0,-12); left (east) 5 to (5,-12); left (north) 12 to (5,0); right (east) 4 to (9,0). He is 9 km east of the start.
Answer: A) 9 km East
A cyclist rides 12 km south, turns left and rides 5 km, then turns left and rides 12 km, then turns right and rides 4 km. How far is he from the starting point and in which direction?
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