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A man walks 5 km East, turns right and walks 3 km, then turns right again and walks 5 km. How far is he from his starting point?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 3 km
  2. 13 km
  3. 5 km
  4. 8 km

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 3 km

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 3 km šŸ“š Explanation: The man starts by walking 5 km East. A right turn makes him face South, where he walks for 3 km. Another right turn makes him face West, and walking 5 km places him exactly opposite his starting point. He is now forming a rectangle, making his final position exactly 3 km South of his starting point.