A person walks 12 km due north, then 15 km due east, after that 19 km due west and then 15 km due south. How far is he from the starting point?
Question and options
A person walks 12 km due north, then 15 km due east, after that 19 km due west and then 15 km due south. How far is he from the starting point?
- 5 km
- 9 km
- 37 km
- 61 km
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - 5 km
North 12 then south 15 gives a net 3 km south. East 15 then west 19 gives a net 4 km west. Distance = km.
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