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Leaving her hostel, Aditi walks 7 km south, turns left and walks 2 km, then turns left again and walks 7 km. How far and in which direction is she now from the hostel?

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  • A2 km, East
  • B2 km, West
  • C7 km, South
  • D9 km, East

Step-by-Step Solution

South 7, then left = east 2, then left = north 7. The north-south legs cancel, leaving her 2 km east of the hostel.
Answer: A) 2 km, East

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