Sham travels 7 km North, then turns right and walks 3 km. He again turns to his right hand side and moves 7 km forward. How many km is Sham away from the place of his starting the journey?
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Sham travels 7 km North, then turns right and walks 3 km. He again turns to his right hand side and moves 7 km forward. How many km is Sham away from the place of his starting the journey?
- 7 km
- 3 km
- 6 km
- 14 km
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 3 km
7 km North, right turn = East 3 km, right turn = South 7 km. The North and South legs cancel, leaving him 3 km East of the start.
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