A car moves 5 km east, then 12 km north. What is the shortest distance from start? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A car moves 5 km east, then 12 km north. What is the shortest distance from start?
A. 17 km
B. 13 km
C. 11 km
D. 14 km
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
√(5²+12²)=13 km.

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Question #1
Q village is north of P village. Village R is to the east of village Q. Village S is to the left of village P. In which direction is village S with respect to village R?
A. North West
B. West
C. South
D. Southwest

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
R is East of Q, and Q is North of P. S is to the left (West) of P. Therefore, S is to the South-West of R.

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Question #2
If north becomes south-west, then what will south-east become? (Assuming 135° shift)
A. East
B. South
C. West
D. North

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
North (0°) -> SW (225°) is 225° shift? Actually SW is 225°, difference 225° clockwise. Apply same to SE (135°): 135°+225°=360°=0° North. So North.

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A driver travels 12 km east, then 5 km south, then 12 km west. The shortest distance from start is?
A. 13 km
B. 12 km
C. 17 km
D. 5 km

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
East-west cancel, 5 km south.

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