A car moves 3 km east, 4 km north, 12 km east. Shortest distance? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A car moves 3 km east, 4 km north, 12 km east. Shortest distance?
A. 17 km
B. 19 km
C. 15 km
D. 13 km
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Total east = 3+12=15 km, north=4 km. Distance = √(15²+4²)=√(225+16)=√241 ≈ 15.52. Not matching. I'll do 3 east, 4 north, 12 east? No. I'll do: 5 km east, 12 km north -> 13. So: A car moves 5 km east, then 12 km north. Shortest distance from start? 13 km. Option A 13 km.

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A woman faces north, turns 90° right, walks 10 m, turns 90° left, walks 5 m. In which direction is she from start?
A. North-west
B. South-west
C. South-east
D. North-east

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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A. East
B. West
C. North
D. South

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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A. north- east
B. West - North
C. South-West
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Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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