A man walks 4 km towards north, then turns right and walks 3 km. What is the shortest distance from the starting point? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A man walks 4 km towards north, then turns right and walks 3 km. What is the shortest distance from the starting point?

A. 6 km

B. 5 km

C. 7 km

D. 8 km

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The path forms a right-angled triangle with sides 4 km and 3 km. Shortest distance = √(4² + 3²) = √25 = 5 km.

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