Starting from a point, a person walks 12 km east and then 6 km west. How far is he from the starting point?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 6 km
- Step 1: He walks 12 km east and returns 6 km west.
- Step 2: Distance from the start = 12 - 6 = 6 km.
Answer
6 km.
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