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A student moves `sqrt2 x` km east from his residence and then moves xkm north. He then goes xkm north east and finally he takes a turn of `90^@` towards right and moves a distance x km and reaches his school. What is the shortest distance of the school from his residence?

A

`(2 sqrt2+1)xkm`

B

`3x km`

C

`2 sqrt2 x km`

D

`3 sqrt2 x km`

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