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Read the following information carefully and answer the questions which follow : Meghna started from Point A, walked 7 m towards the West, took a left turn, walked 2 m and reached Point C. She then took a right turn and walked 4 m to reach Point D. She then took a right turn, walked 2 m before taking a final right turn and walking 3 m before stopping at Point B.
How far and towards which direction is Point A from Point B?

A

6 m towards West

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B

8 m towards East

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C

10m towards East

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D

10 m towards West

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E

Cannot be determined

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Solution

The correct option is B 8 m towards East

Point A, is 8 metres towards East.

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