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Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
John is traveling using a map and compass, but due to a broken magnet the compass is faulty, the north of the compass points west.

Q. Teresa walked 50 m towards north then turned left and walked 68 m. She then turned to south and walked 22 m then she took a left turn and walked 44 m. After that she turned right and walked 18 m and finally she turned left to and walked 48 m. What is the total distance travelled by Teresa in south direction during the entire journey?

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36m

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B

40m

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22m

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48m

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E

54m

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Solution

The correct option is B 40m
The Path taken by Teresa can be drawn as
Distance travelled south = 22+18 = 40m

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