- A13.04
- B11.04
- C12.04
- D24.08
Step-by-Step Solution
Net north displacement = 15 - 6 = 9 m; east displacement = 8 m. Distance = approx 12.04 m.
Answer: C) 12.04
A man starts at a point, walks 15 m north, then 8 m east, then 6 m south.
How far, in metres, is he now from his starting point in a straight line?
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