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A and B start walking, from a point, in opposite directions A covers 3 km and B covers 4 km Then A turns right and walks 4 km while B turns left and walks 3 km How far is each from the starting point ?

5 km

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4 km

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10 km

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A 5 km
Here, O is the starting point.

Both A and B are $\sqrt{3^{2} + 4^{2}} = 5$ km from the starting point.

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A and B start walking, from a point, in opposite directions A covers 3 km and B covers 4 km Then A turns right and walks 4 km while B turns left and walks 3 km How far is each from the starting point ?

The correct option is A 5 kmHere, O is the starting point. Both A and B are √32+42=5 km from the starting point.

The correct option is A 5 km
Here, O is the starting point.

Both A and B are $\sqrt{3^{2} + 4^{2}} = 5$ km from the starting point.