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    A man walks 3 km west, then turns north and walks 4 km. How far is he from the starting point? ​​
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    A man walks 3 km west, then turns north and walks 4 km. How far is he from the starting point? ​​

    A.

    6 km

    B.

    7 km

    C.

    4 km

    D.

    5 km

    Correct option is D

    Given
    A man walks 3 km west, then turns north and walks 4 km.
    From the given information path diagram will be.
    Distance = (32+42)\sqrt{ (3^2 + 4^2)}
    (9+16)\sqrt {(9 + 16)}
    25\sqrt {25}
    = 5km
    He far 5km from the starting point.
    Thus, correct option is (d).

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