A child walks 2 km south, 2 km east, 2 km north. How far from start? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A child walks 2 km south, 2 km east, 2 km north. How far from start?
A. 2 km
B. 4 km
C. 0 km
D. 2√2 km
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
South-north cancel, 2 km east.

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Question #1
A child walks 1 km north, 2 km west, 1 km south. How far is he from start?
A. 1 km
B. 3 km
C. 0 km
D. 2 km

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
North 1, west 2, south 1 -> net 2 km west.

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Question #2
A boy moves 3 km south, then 4 km east, then 3 km north. Shortest distance from start?
A. 4 km
B. 7 km
C. 3 km
D. 5 km

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
North-south cancel, 4 km east.

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Question #3
A is 12m south of B and C is 8m west of B. D is 6m north of C, E is 16m east of D. F is 8m to the east of A. G is the mid point of A and F. H is the mid point of D and E. Then what is the difference between the distance between A,G and D,H?
A. 5 meters
B. 4 meters
C. 7 meters
D. 8 meters

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Distance A to F is 8m, so distance A to G (midpoint) is 4m. Distance D to E is 16m, so distance D to H (midpoint) is 8m. The difference between D,H and A,G is 8 - 4 = 4 meters.

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