CA Foundation P3 · Chapter 10 · Question 3 of 8
Meena walks 5 km South, turns left and walks 3 km, then turns left again and walks 9 km. Where is she now with respect to her starting point?
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Correct answer: D) 5 km North-East
Explanation
Facing South, a left turn means facing East (3 km). Facing East, a left turn means facing North (9 km). Net movement: 9 − 5 = 4 km North and 3 km East. Distance = √(16 + 9) = 5 km in the North-East direction.
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