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Ravi walks 4 km towards the east, then 3 km towards the south, then 4 km towards the west. How far and in which direction is he from his starting point?

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  • A5 km south
  • B3 km north
  • C3 km south
  • D4 km west

Step-by-Step Solution

The 4 km east and 4 km west cancel out, leaving only the 3 km walked south. He is 3 km south of the start.
Answer: C) 3 km south

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