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A delivery van drives 14 km north, turns right and drives 9 km, then turns right again and drives 14 km. How far is the van from its starting point?

Competition practiceDirection Sense
  • A9 km
  • B14 km
  • C37 km
  • D23 km

Step-by-Step Solution

North 14, then east 9, then south 14. The north and south legs cancel, leaving the van 9 km east of the start.
Answer: A) 9 km

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