A girl walks 6 km west, turns right and walks 8 km, turns right and walks 6 km. Shortest distance from start? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A girl walks 6 km west, turns right and walks 8 km, turns right and walks 6 km. Shortest distance from start?
A. 6 km
B. 8 km
C. 10 km
D. 14 km
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
West 6, right (north) 8, right (east) 6 -> net north 8 km.

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A bird flies 10 km north, 10 km east, 10 km south. How far from start?
A. 10√2 km
B. 0 km
C. 20 km
D. 10 km

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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A. 13 km east
B. 4 km west
C. 4 km east
D. 13 km west

Correct Answer: Option B


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From a certain place Ritu goes 30 km north, then turns right and walks 15 km. After that it turns right and walks 30 km. Tell how far is he from the starting point and what is his direction from there?
A. 15 km, east
B. 45 km, west
C. 45 km, east
D. 45 km, north

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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