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Raj travelled from point X straight to Y at a distance of 80 metres. He turned right and walked 50 metres, then again turned right and walked 70 metres. Finally, he turned right and walked 50 metres.

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Raj travelled from point X straight to Y at a distance of 80 metres. He turned right and walked 50 metres, then again turned right and walked 70 metres. Finally, he turned right and walked 50 metres. How far is he from the starting point?

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  • 10 metres

  • 20 metres

  • 50 metres

  • 70 metres

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Solution

10 metres

Explanation:

The movements of Raj are as shown below (X to Y, Y to A, A to B, B to C).

∴ Raj's distance from the starting point

= XC = (XY - YC) = (XY - BA)

= (80 - 70)m

= 10 m.

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