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Kiran walks 2 km towards North then he turns East and walks 10 km. After this he turns North and walks 3 km. Again he turns towards East and walks 2 km. How far from the starting point?

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A10 km
B13 km
C15 km
D17 km
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Correct Answer

Option b13 km

All Options:

  • A10 km
  • B13 km
  • C15 km
  • D17 km

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Start at O(0,0)\displaystyle O(0, 0).
1. North 2\displaystyle 2 km (0,2)\displaystyle \rightarrow (0, 2).
2. East 10\displaystyle 10 km (10,2)\displaystyle \rightarrow (10, 2).
3. North 3\displaystyle 3 km (10,5)\displaystyle \rightarrow (10, 5).
4. East 2\displaystyle 2 km (12,5)\displaystyle \rightarrow (12, 5).
Distance =122+52=13\displaystyle = \sqrt{12^2 + 5^2} = 13 km.
Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.

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