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Tarun faces west and cycles 11 km. He turns left and cycles 15 km, then turns left again and cycles 3 km. How far is he from his starting point?

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  • A17 km
  • B29 km
  • C23 km
  • D15 km

Step-by-Step Solution

Left of west is south, and left of south is east. Net: 11 − 3 = 8 km west and 15 km south. Distance = √ √289 = 17 km.
Answer: A) 17 km

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