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A person facing north walks 10 m forward, then turns left and walks 10 m, then turns left again and walks 10 m. How far and in which direction is the person from the starting point?

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  • A20 m to the West
  • B10 m to the West
  • C10 m to the North
  • D10 m to the East

Step-by-Step Solution

North 10 reaches (0,10); left (west) 10 reaches (-10,10); left (south) 10 reaches (-10,0). That is 10 m due west of the start.
Answer: B) 10 m to the West

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