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A man walks 4 km towards the South, turns left and walks 3 km, and then turns left again and walks 8 km. How far is he from his starting po…

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A man walks 4 km towards the South, turns left and walks 3 km, and then turns left again and walks 8 km. How far is he from his starting point?

Correct answer: C

Explanation

South 4, then East 3, then North 8 puts him 3 km east and 4 km north of the start, so the distance is √(3² + 4²) = 5 km.

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