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Maya starts at point T, walks straight to point U which is 4 ft away. She turns left at \[90{}^\circ \] and walks to W which is 4 ft away, turns \[90{}^\circ \] right and goes 3 ft to P, turns \[90{}^\circ \] right and walks 1 ft to Q, turns left at \[90{}^\circ \] and goes to V, which is 1 ft away and once again turns \[90{}^\circ \] right and goes to R, 3 ft away. What is the distance between T and R?

A) 4 ft                              

B) 5 ft

C) 7 ft                              

D) 8 ft

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

The movements of Maya from T to R are as shown in figure given below \[\therefore \] Distance between T and R \[TR+TU+UR\] \[=TU+PW+QV\] \[=(4+3+l)ft\] = 8ft