The students of a school decided to beautify the school on the annual day by fixing colourful flags on the straight passage of the school. They have 27 flags to be fixed at intervals of every 2 m. The flags are stored at the position of the middle most flag. Ruchi was given the responsibility of placing the flags.
Ruchi kept her books where the flags were stored. She could carry only one flag at a time. How much distance she did cover in completing this job and returning back to collect her books ? What is the maximum distance she travelled carrying a flag ?

Explanation

To solve the problem, we need to determine the total distance Ruchi covers while placing the flags and the maximum distance she travels while carrying a flag.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Determine the Total Number of Flags and Their Arrangement**:
- Ruchi has 27 flags to place.
- The flags are to be placed at intervals of 2 meters.

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