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A man starts walking and goes 10 m towards the north. He then turns right and walks 15 m, then turns right again and walks 10 m. How far and in which direction is he now from his starting point?

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  • A25 m East
  • B10 m North
  • C15 m East
  • D15 m West

Step-by-Step Solution

Taking start as (0,0): north 10 → (0,10); right (east) 15 → (15,10); right (south) 10 → (15,0). He is 15 m due east of the start.
Answer: C) 15 m East

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