A person walks 1 km east, 1 km south, 1 km west. How far from start? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A person walks 1 km east, 1 km south, 1 km west. How far from start?

A. 0 km

B. 2 km

C. 1 km south

D. 1 km

Answer: Option C

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East-west cancel, 1 km south.

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After walking 7 km towards North, Shyam turns right and walks 3 km. He again turns to his right and walks 7 km ahead, then at what distance is Shyam from the starting point of his journey?

A. 7 km

B. 6 km

C. 3 km

D. 14 km

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
He walks 7 km North, 3 km East, and 7 km South. The North and South distances cancel out. He is 3 km East of his starting point.

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A person is facing north-west. He turns 90° left, then 45° right. Which direction?

A. South-west

B. North-east

C. West

D. North

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
NW (315°) -90° = 225° (SW), +45° = 270° (West).

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A postman walks 6 km east, then 8 km north, then 6 km west. What is the shortest distance from his starting point?

A. 8 km

B. 10 km

C. 6 km

D. 14 km

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
East 6, north 8, west 6 -> east-west cancel, 8 km north.

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