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Namita walks 14m towards west, then turns to her right and walks 14m and then turns to her left and walks 10m. Again turning to her left she walks 14 m. What is the shortest distance (in metre) between her starting point and the present position?

A) 10                                

B) 24

C) 28                                

D) 38

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

The movements of Namita are as shown in figure (A to B, B to C, C to D and D to E). Clearly, Namita's distance from his initial position \[=AE=(AB+BE)=(AB+CD)\] \[=(14+10)m=24\,m\]