A man walks 6 km towards the north, then turns towards his left and walks for 4 km. He again turns left and walks for 6 km. At this point, he turns to his right and walks for 6 km. How many km and…
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A man walks 6 km towards the north, then turns towards his left and walks for 4 km. He again turns left and walks for 6 km. At this point, he turns to his right and walks for 6 km. How many km and in what direction is he from the starting point?
- 10 km and West
- 6 km and South
- 4 km and South
- 8 km and West
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - 10 km and West
Start (0,0). North 6 -> (0,6). Left (west) 4 -> (-4,6). Left (south) 6 -> (-4,0). Right (west, when facing south) 6 -> (-10,0). He is 10 km west of the start.
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