- A6 km
- B12 km
- C9 km
- D3 km
Step-by-Step Solution
Net east-west movement is 9 - 3 - 6 = 0 km, and net southward movement is 3 + 3 = 6 km. So he is 6 km from the start.
Answer: A) 6 km
A man walks 9 km east, then 3 km south, then 3 km west, then 3 km south, and finally 6 km west. How far is he from the starting point?
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