A man walks 5 km East, turns left and walks 3 km, then turns left and walks 5…
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A man walks 5 km East, turns left and walks 3 km, then turns left and walks 5 km. How far is he from the
starting point and in which direction?
- A.
3 km East
- B.
3 km West
- C.
3 km North
- D.
5 km South
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Correct answer: C
The man goes 5 km east, then 3 km north, then 5 km west. The east-west movement cancels out, leaving him 3 km north of the start.