Starting from a point, a person walks 15 km east and then 9 km west. How far is he from the starting point?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 6 km
- Step 1: He walks 15 km east and returns 9 km west.
- Step 2: Distance from the start = 15 - 9 = 6 km.
Answer
6 km.
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