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A man walks 5 km towards the north, then turns right and walks 4 km, then turns right again and walks 5 km. How far and in which direction is he from his starting point?

Competition practiceDirection Sense
  • A5 km, North
  • B4 km, East
  • C9 km, East
  • D4 km, West

Step-by-Step Solution

North 5 km to (0,5); right (east) 4 km to (4,5); right (south) 5 km to (4,0). He is 4 km due east of the start.
Answer: B) 4 km, East

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