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A man walks 4 km West and turns right to walk 3 km. Where is he now from the starting point?
A man walks 4 km West and turns right to walk 3 km. Where is he now from the starting point?
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Use Pythagoras theorem for perpendicular movement problems.
Updated On: Mar 24, 2026
- 4 km North
- 5 km North-West
- 5 km North-East
- 3 km East
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Concept:
Direction and displacement using right-angle triangle.
Explanation:
Walk 4 km West.
Turning right from West → North.
Then walk 3 km North.
Displacement from start:
\[
\sqrt{4^2 + 3^2} = 5 \text{ km}
\]
Direction = North-West.
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