A man walks 12 steps in Northern direction and turns left to walk 5 steps, then returns to the initial point by the shortest path. Find the distance travelled given each step is 0.3 m.

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Solution

The correct option is B 9 m
Distance covered = total distance travelled
$= 12 + 5 +$ shortest distance $= 17 + \sqrt{12^{2} + 5^{2}}$
$= 17 + 13 = 30 s t e p s$
Distance travelled $= 30 \times 0.3 m = 9 m$

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A man walks 12 steps in Northern direction and turns left to walk 5 steps, then returns to the initial point by the shortest path. Find the distance travelled given each step is 0.3 m.

The correct option is B 9 mDistance covered = total distance travelled =12+5+ shortest distance =17+√122+52 =17+13=30 stepsDistance travelled =30×0.3 m=9 m

The correct option is B 9 m
Distance covered = total distance travelled
$= 12 + 5 +$ shortest distance $= 17 + \sqrt{12^{2} + 5^{2}}$
$= 17 + 13 = 30 s t e p s$
Distance travelled $= 30 \times 0.3 m = 9 m$