A child walks 5 m east, then 12 m north. What is the shortest distance from start? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A child walks 5 m east, then 12 m north. What is the shortest distance from start?

A. 17 m

B. 15 m

C. 11 m

D. 13 m

Answer: Option D

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√(5²+12²)=13 m.

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Suddenly she came out of her house and started running towards the north. After 40 m she turns left and runs for 75 m. Then she turned to the right and ran 30 metres, and then turned to the right and ran 75 metres. In which direction was she running at the end?

A. North

B. East

C. South

D. West

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Path: North 40, left (west) 75, right (north) 30, right (east) 75. She was running east at the end.

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