A woman walks 8 km east, then turns left and walks 6 km. What is the shortest distance from her starting point? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A woman walks 8 km east, then turns left and walks 6 km. What is the shortest distance from her starting point?
A. 10 km
B. 14 km
C. 8 km
D. 6 km
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
East 8, left (north) 6 -> right triangle 6-8-10. Distance = 10 km.

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Question #1
A postman walks 6 km east, then 8 km north, then 6 km west. What is the shortest distance from his starting point?
A. 10 km
B. 8 km
C. 6 km
D. 14 km

Correct Answer: Option B


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

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Question #2
A man drives 5 km north, then 5 km west, then 5 km south. Which direction is he from start?
A. North
B. West
C. South
D. East

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
North 5, west 5, south 5 -> net west 5 km.

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Question #3
From a certain place Ritu goes 30 km north, then turns right and walks 15 km. After that it turns right and walks 30 km. Tell how far is he from the starting point and what is his direction from there?
A. 45 km, west
B. 15 km, east
C. 45 km, north
D. 45 km, east

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Ritu walks 30 km North, 15 km East, and 30 km South. The North and South movements cancel each other out. She is exactly 15 km East of her starting point.

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