A ship sails 10 km east, then 10 km south, then 10 km west. How far is it from start? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A ship sails 10 km east, then 10 km south, then 10 km west. How far is it from start?

A. 20 km

B. 10√2 km

C. 0 km

D. 10 km

Answer: Option D

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East 10, south 10, west 10 -> east-west cancel, 10 km south.

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A man is facing east, he turns 90° left, walks 5 m, turns 90° right, walks 5 m. What is his position relative to start?

A. 5 m north, 5 m west

B. 5 m north, 5 m east

C. 5 m south, 5 m east

D. 5 m north, 5 m south

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Start at (0,0) facing east. Left 90° -> north, walks 5 m north. Right 90° -> east, walks 5 m east. So 5 north, 5 east.

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A man walks 1 km north, 1 km west, 1 km north. Which direction from start?

A. North-west

B. South-east

C. North-east

D. South-west

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Total north = 2 km, west = 1 km -> North-west.

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A bus goes 15 km north, then 20 km west, then 15 km south. How far is it from start?

A. 35 km

B. 20 km

C. 15 km

D. 25 km

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
North-south cancel, 20 km west.

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