Question
A boy walks 3 km north, 4 km east, 3 km south, and 2 km west. How far and in which direction is he from the start?
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Correct Answer: C. 2 km east
Explanation:
The north and south movements cancel, while eastward net movement is 4 - 2 = 2 km.
Thus, he is 2 km east of the start.
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