A man travels 9 km west, then 12 km south, then 9 km east. Shortest distance? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A man travels 9 km west, then 12 km south, then 9 km east. Shortest distance?
A. 12 km
B. 15 km
C. 9 km
D. 21 km
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
West-east cancel, 12 km south.

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Question #1
V, X, Y and Z are playing cards. X is to the left of Y and V is to the right of Z. If X is facing west then in which direction V is facing?
A. West
B. South
C. East
D. North

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Assume they sit around a table facing the centre. X faces west (sits east). X's left is south, so Y sits south facing north. Remaining positions: west and north. V is right of Z, so Z sits west (facing east) and V sits north (facing south). Hence V faces south.

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Question #2
A man walks 11 km east, then 11 km north, then 11 km west. How far from start?
A. 22 km
B. 11 km
C. 0 km
D. 11√2 km

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
East-west cancel, 11 km north.

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Question #3
If a person's shadow is exactly in front of him in the morning, which direction is he facing?
A. South
B. East
C. West
D. North

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Morning sun east, shadow west. Shadow in front -> facing west.

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