A woman walks 1 km south, then 2 km west.
Which direction is she from the starting point?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Step-by-step Solution:
• Let the woman start at the origin point O.
• She walks 1 km South to point A.
• From point A, she turns and walks 2 km West to reach point B.
Relative to the initial starting point O, point B lies towards the South and West.
Therefore, she is in the South-West direction from her starting point.
Correct Option: (C)