Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Two men, starting at the same point, walk in opposite directions for 4 meters, turn left and walk another 3 meters. What is the distance between them?

  1. 2m

  2. 6m

  3. 10m

  4. 12.5m

  5. 14m

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Each man forms a right triangle with legs of 4m and 3m. The hypotenuse (distance from start) for each is 5m (sqrt(4^2 + 3^2)). Since they walked in opposite directions, they are 5m + 5m = 10m apart.