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

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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. 14 km

D. 6 km

Answer: Option A

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

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A man walks 2 km south, turns left and walks 2 km, turns left and walks 2 km. How far from start?

A. 2√2 km

B. 2 km

C. 0 km

D. 4 km

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
South 2, left (east) 2, left (north) 2 -> north-south cancel, 2 km east.

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A boy walks 5 m west, then 5 m north, then 5 m east. How far from start?

A. 0 m

B. 5 m

C. 5√2 m

D. 10 m

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
West-east cancel, 5 m north.

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A boy walks 12 m north, then 5 m west, then 12 m south. How far is he from his starting point?

A. 5 m

B. 0 m

C. 17 m

D. 12 m

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
North 12, west 5, south 12. North-south cancel, net west 5 m. Distance = 5 m.

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