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A truck travels 10 Km north, then turns towards the east and travels 30 Km, then turns towards the north and travels 20 Km and then turns to its left and travels 30 Km. What is the location of the truck now with respect to its starting position?

A30 Km towards the south

B20 Km towards the north

C30 Km towards the north

D20 Km towards the south

Answer:

C. 30 Km towards the north

Read Explanation:

The below diagram shows the path followed by the truck;

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Hence the truck is 30km to the north with respect to the starting point.


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