Rubi runs 5 km towards south then 7 km towards east then she takes a right turn and walks 7 km. Again takes a left turn and moves 8 km. Finally she walks 8 km towards south. How far and in which direction direction is she from the starting point?

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  1. 32 km, South West
  2. 21 km, North East
  3. 34 km, South East
  4. 25 km, South East

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Option 4 : 25 km, South East
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As per the given information;

Distance between initial and final point = √(202 + 152)

= √(400 + 225)

√625

= 25 km

Hence, "25 km, South East" is the correct answer.

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