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A hiker walks 2 km South, then he turns West and walks for 4 km, then he turns North and walks for 5 km, then he turns to his right and walks for 4 km. Where is he now with respect to his starting position?

A

7 km North

B

3 km North

C

3 km south

D

7 km south

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The correct Answer is:
A


AE = 3km
Now , hiker is 30km to the North with respect to his starting point .
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