A man walks 6 km East, then turns right and walks 4 km, and then again turns right and walks 6 km. How far is he from the starting point?
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A man walks 6 km East, then turns right and walks 4 km, and then again turns right and walks 6 km. How far is he from the starting point?
- 2 km
- 4 km
- 10 km
- 12 km
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 4 km
East 6 km, right turn = South 4 km, right turn again = West 6 km. The east and west legs cancel, leaving him 4 km south of the start.
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