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Mohan starts from point P and reaches point Q at a distance of 6 km, then he turns right and walks 8 km to reach the point R. Then he turns towards East and walks 4 km, then turns left and walks 8 km and reaches the point T. What is the distance of point T from point P?

A) 10 km     

B) 12 km

C) 14 km             

D) 26 km

E) None of these

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Explanation Option [a] is correct. The movements of Mohan are shown in the figure given below: The distance between point P and T is, \[\operatorname{PT} = PQ+ QT = 6 + 4 = 10 km\].