A car moves 5 km east, then 12 km north. What is the shortest distance from start? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A car moves 5 km east, then 12 km north. What is the shortest distance from start?
A. 11 km
B. 13 km
C. 17 km
D. 14 km
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
√(5²+12²)=13 km.

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Question #1
In the morning, Shivani walks 3 m in the direction of sunrise. She takes two consecutive left turns and walks 8 m and 3 m respectively after each turn. In which direction is she now moving with respect to the starting point?
A. northeast
B. South
C. North
D. West

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Sunrise is in the East. She walks 3m East. First left turn (North) for 8m. Second left turn (West) for 3m. Her East and West movements cancel out. She is exactly 8m North of her starting point.

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Question #2
Q village is north of P village. Village R is to the east of village Q. Village S is to the left of village P. In which direction is village S with respect to village R?
A. North West
B. South
C. West
D. Southwest

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
R is East of Q, and Q is North of P. S is to the left (West) of P. Therefore, S is to the South-West of R.

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Question #3
A man is standing facing north. He turns 90° left, then 90° left, then 90° right. Which direction now?
A. South
B. North
C. East
D. West

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
N (0°) left 90° -> W (270°), left 90° -> S (180°), right 90° -> W (270°). So West.

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