A person walks 5 m north, turns left and walks 12 m, turns left and walks 5 m. Shortest distance from start? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A person walks 5 m north, turns left and walks 12 m, turns left and walks 5 m. Shortest distance from start?
A. 10 m
B. 5 m
C. 12 m
D. 13 m
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
North 5, left (west) 12, left (south) 5 -> net west 12 m.

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Question #1
A man walks 1 km north, 1 km west, 1 km north. Which direction from start?
A. South-west
B. North-west
C. North-east
D. South-east

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Total north = 2 km, west = 1 km -> North-west.

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Question #2
Rahul walks 12 m north, 5 m west, 12 m south. How far is he from start?
A. 0 m
B. 13 m
C. 12 m
D. 5 m

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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Question #3
A man walks 4 km west, 3 km north, 12 km east. Shortest distance from start?
A. 15 km
B. 5 km
C. 11 km
D. 13 km

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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