10th Class
Mathematics
Triangles
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Triangles
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A man cycles 15 m towards east, turns right and cycles 8 m. How far is he from the starting point?
A) 7m
B) 17m
C) 23m
D) 19m
Correct Answer:
B
Solution :
Let the starting point of the man be A, AB is the distance cycled due east, BC is the distance cycled after taking a right turn. \[7[a+6d]=11[a+10d]\]The required distance is AC, which is given by \[\Rightarrow \]