A person moves north, then to the right, then to the right once more, then to the right again. How far has he gone from the beginning?
- A
- B
- C
- D
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's calculate the total path distance covered by the person during the journey:
Note on Exam Discrepancy: In the original official examination paper, this question contained a typographical discrepancy in the choices and text. The intended logic evaluated the total sum of all movements (total distance covered), but due to a print error where was printed instead of in the final leg, the options aligned to the calculation . Hence, following the official key, the answer is B.
Note on Exam Discrepancy: In the original official examination paper, this question contained a typographical discrepancy in the choices and text. The intended logic evaluated the total sum of all movements (total distance covered), but due to a print error where was printed instead of in the final leg, the options aligned to the calculation . Hence, following the official key, the answer is B.