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Chintan walked 15 km west, turned left and walked 20 km, then moved east and walked 25 km, and finally turning left covered 20 km. How far is he from his starting point?

A20 km
B30 km
C10 km ✓ Correct
DNone of the above
Correct answer: (C) 10 km
Explanation

He is 10 km from the starting point.

West 15 gives (-15,0).

A left turn faces south; 20 km gives (-15,-20).

East 25 gives (10,-20).

A left turn faces north; 20 km gives (10,0).

The distance from (10,0) to the origin is 10 km.

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