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Sneha walks 20 km towards the west, turns left and walks 99 km. What is the straight-line distance between her and her starting point?

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  • A101 km
  • B119 km
  • C79 km
  • D99 km

Step-by-Step Solution

West then south are at right angles: √ √(400 + 9801) = √10201 = 101 km.
Answer: A) 101 km

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