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Standard VIII

Mathematics

Application of Addition and Substitution of Negative Numbers in Everyday Life (Distances)

Point P is 11...

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Point P is 11 km towards the East of point Q. A man starts from point Q and travels 9 km towards the West. He then takes a left turn and travels 4 km. He finally takes a left turn and travels 20 km before stopping. How far and towards which direction must he travel in order to reach point P?

11 km towards South

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4 km towards North

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24 km towards South

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9 km towards North

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B 4 km towards North

The man must travel 4 km towards North to reach Point P.

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Point P is 11 km towards the East of point Q. A man starts from point Q and travels 9 km towards the West. He then takes a left turn and travels 4 km. He finally takes a left turn and travels 20 km before stopping. How far and towards which direction must he travel in order to reach point P?

The correct option is B 4 km towards North The man must travel 4 km towards North to reach Point P.

The correct option is B 4 km towards North

The man must travel 4 km towards North to reach Point P.