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Priya walks 3 km towards north, then 4 km towards west, then 3 km towards south. How far and in which direction is she from her starting point?

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  • A4 km west
  • B5 km west
  • C7 km north
  • D4 km east

Step-by-Step Solution

The 3 km north and 3 km south cancel out, leaving only the 4 km west leg. She is 4 km west of the start.
Answer: A) 4 km west

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