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A postman goes 7 km east from the post office, then 4 km south, then 7 km west, and finally 2 km north. How far is he from the post office now?

Competition practiceDirection Sense
  • A2 km
  • B6 km
  • C4 km
  • D20 km

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East 7 and west 7 cancel. South 4 and north 2 leave him 2 km south of the post office.
Answer: A) 2 km

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