- A13 km
- B17 km
- C12 km
- D5 km
Step-by-Step Solution
Net south = 3 + 9 = 12 km; net east = 4 + 1 = 5 km. Distance = √(144 + 25) = 13 km.
Answer: A) 13 km
Sunil walks 3 km south, 4 km east, another 9 km south and finally 1 km east. What is his shortest distance from the starting point?
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