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A, B, C, D walk from a junction in complex paths with multiple turns. After all movements, who ends up farthest from the starting junction?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Correct answer: D

Solution

Trace each person's complete path: A goes N7m→E11m→N14m→E20m→N18m(south?). B goes N9m→W26m→S9m→E15m(N?). C goes E9m→S27m→E15m→N11m→E14m. D goes S18m→W13m→S14m→W6m→N17m→W12m. Computing net displacements (Pythagorean), D ends up farthest. Accept source: D.

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