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Starting from point X, a person walks 10 m towards the east, then 6 m towards the south, and then 10 m towards the west. In which direction and how far is he now from point X?

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  • A16 m south
  • B6 m south
  • C10 m south
  • D6 m north

Step-by-Step Solution

The 10 m east and 10 m west cancel out, leaving only the 6 m southward movement. So he is 6 m south of X.
Answer: B) 6 m south

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