Halima walks 5 km north, then 3 km east, then 5 km south. How far is she from her starting point?
A8 km
B5 km
C3 kmCORRECT
D13 km
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
Walking 5 km north and then 5 km south cancels out, leaving her 3 km east of where she started.
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