From a given starting point, a path traces X and Z via intermediate steps. Find distance X to Z.

25 m
27 m
They don't align in the same straight line
32 m

Correct answer: 27 m

Solution

After tracing all given direction-distance steps and computing final positions of X and Z, the distance between them is 27m.

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