Question 11
MediumOriginal questionGurpreet walks 4 km north from the temple, turns right and walks 6 km, turns right and walks 9 km, and turns right again and walks 6 km. Where is she now with respect to the temple?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Her headings are north, east, south, west.
East 6 km and west 6 km cancel.
North 4 km and south 9 km leave 5 km south.
She is 5 km south of the temple.
Worth noting
13 km adds the north and south legs; 25 km is the whole walk.
- Concept
- Cancelling legs after three right turns
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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