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A taxi goes 13 km east, turns north and goes 7 km, then turns east again and goes 11 km. How far is it from its starting point in a straight line?

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  • A25 km
  • B31 km
  • C24 km
  • D17 km

Step-by-Step Solution

Net east = 13 + 11 = 24 km; net north = 7 km. Distance = √ √(576 + 49) = √625 = 25 km.
Answer: A) 25 km

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