SOLUTION: An Inspector drove 30km west and 40km south. from here , he drove 60km east and 40km north. At what distance is he from the starting point?

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Question 790978: An Inspector drove 30km west and 40km south. from here , he drove 60km east and 40km north. At what distance is he from the starting point?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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40km North - 40km South = 0
60km East - 30km West = 30km
He is 30km from his starting point.
Hope this helps.
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