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A person starts from point P, walks 8 m towards the east to reach Q, turns left and walks 6 m to reach R, then turns left and walks 8 m to reach S. What is the distance PS and in which direction is S from P?

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  • A10 m North
  • B6 m South
  • C8 m North
  • D6 m North

Step-by-Step Solution

P (0,0). East 8 -> Q (8,0); left (north) 6 -> R (8,6); left (west) 8 -> S (0,6). S is 6 m due north of P.
Answer: D) 6 m North

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