- A29 km
- B41 km
- C21 km
- D20 km
Step-by-Step Solution
Net north = 11 + 9 = 20 km; net west = 9 + 12 = 21 km. Distance = √(400 + 441) = √841 = 29 km.
Answer: A) 29 km
Gopal walks 11 km north, 9 km west, 9 km north and then 12 km west. How far is he from the starting point in a straight line?
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