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A man walks 6 km towards East, turns right and walks 8 km, then turns right and walks 6 km. How far and in which direction is he from the starting point?

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  • A6 km South
  • B8 km South
  • C10 km South
  • D8 km North

Step-by-Step Solution

East 6 km to (6,0); right/South 8 km to (6,-8); right/West 6 km to (0,-8). He is 8 km due South of the start.
Answer: B) 8 km South

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