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Two women A and B start their morning run from the same point. A runs 3km North, then turns West and runs 2km, then turns to her right and runs 5.5km. B runs 4km West then turns to her right and runs 8.5km. Where is B with respect to A now?

  1. A
    6 km West
  2. B
    2 km East
  3. C
    6 km East
  4. D
    2 km West

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's trace the paths step-by-step from a common starting point (0,0):
Path of A:

Starts at (0,0), goes 3km North →(0,3)

Turns West and runs 2km →(−2,3)

Turns right (North) and runs 5.5km →(−2,3+5.5)=(−2,8.5)

Final position of A = (−2,8.5)

Path of B:

Starts at (0,0), goes 4km West →(−4,0)

Turns right (North) and runs 8.5km →(−4,8.5)

Final position of B = (−4,8.5)

Relative Position:
Both are on the same latitude (Y-coordinate = 8.5).
Comparing their X-coordinates:

Distance=X
A

−X
B

=−2−(−4)=2km
Since B's coordinate is −4 and A's is −2, B is 2km to the West of A.

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Two women A and B start their morning run from the same point. A runs 3km North, then turns West and runs 2km, then turns to her right and runs 5.5km. B runs 4km West then turns to her right and runs 8.5km. Where is B with respect to A now?
A
6 km West
B
2 km East
C
6 km East
D
2 km West

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