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Question : 8 of 38

Marks: +1, -0

Solution:

Concept:

Use directions and displacement to find straight-line distance from start.

Explanation:

Start at origin. North is +y, East is +x.

Step 1: 20 m North → position

(0, 20)

Step 2: Turn left (West), walk 40 m →

(-40, 20)

Step 3: Turn left (South), walk 20 m →

(-40, 0)

Step 4: Turn right (West), walk 20 m →

(-60, 0)

Distance from start is

60

Answer:

60 metres

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