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Deepak walks 7 km south from his school gate, turns right and walks 5 km, then turns right again and walks 7 km. How far is he from the school gate now?

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  • A12 km
  • B7 km
  • C5 km
  • D19 km

Step-by-Step Solution

South 7 km, right (west) 5 km, right (north) 7 km. The north and south legs cancel, leaving him 5 km west of the gate.
Answer: C) 5 km

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