Mohan walks 6 km towards North, then turns right and walks 8 km. How far is he from his starting point?
A. 14 km
B. 10 km
C. 12 km
D. 2 km
A. 14 km
B. 10 km
C. 12 km
D. 2 km
Best answer
Answer: B. 10 km
Answer: (B) 10 km
Turning right from North means facing East. The two legs are at right angles, so distance \(= \sqrt{6^2 + 8^2} = \sqrt{100} = 10\) km.
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