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Ravi rides 6 km north, 4 km east, another 9 km north and finally 4 km more to the east. How far is he from the starting point in a straight line?

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  • A17 km
  • B23 km
  • C15 km
  • D13 km

Step-by-Step Solution

Net north = 6 + 9 = 15 km; net east = 4 + 4 = 8 km. Distance = √(225 + 64) = √289 = 17 km.
Answer: A) 17 km

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