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Lata drives 20 km south from Nagpur, turns right and drives 15 km, then turns left and drives 16 km. How far is she from Nagpur in a straight line?

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  • A39 km
  • B51 km
  • C36 km
  • D21 km

Step-by-Step Solution

Right from south is west; left from west is south again. Net south = 20 + 16 = 36 km, net west = 15 km. Distance = √ √1521 = 39 km.
Answer: A) 39 km

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