Question 12
MediumOriginal questionFacing east, Aditi walks 12 km. She then turns around and walks 4 km, turns left and walks 6 km. How far is she from her starting point?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
After turning around she faces west; 12 km east then 4 km west leaves her 8 km east.
Left from west is south, so the last leg is 6 km south.
Distance km.
Worth noting
22 km is the total walked. 18 km uses 12 km instead of the net 8 km. 14 km adds 8 and 6.
- Concept
- About-turn, then a left turn from west
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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