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A person starts at point A and walks 7 m east to B, then turns left and walks 4 m to C, then turns left and walks 4 m to D. How far is D from A, and in which direction?

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  • A5 m, North-East
  • B7 m, East
  • C4 m, North
  • D5 m, North-West

Step-by-Step Solution

East 7 m, then north 4 m, then west 4 m. Net displacement: 3 m east and 4 m north. Distance = √ m; direction is North-East.
Answer: A) 5 m, North-East

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