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Question
Going 500 m towards east first and then 200 m back is same as going 200 m towards west first and then going 500 m back.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
In first case, he is at a distance of (500 – 200) m = 300 m towards east.
In second case, he is at a distance of (200 – 500) m = –300 m towards west i.e., 300 m towards east.
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