A man walks 3 km north, turns right and walks 4 km, then turns right and walks 3 km. How far is he from the starting point? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A man walks 3 km north, turns right and walks 4 km, then turns right and walks 3 km. How far is he from the starting point?
A. 5 km
B. 3 km
C. 4 km
D. 7 km
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
After walking north 3 km and later south 3 km, those cancel out. He is 4 km to the east of the starting point.

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