Multiple choice general knowledge

Two people were walking in opposite directions. Both of them walked 6 miles forward then took right and walked 8 miles. How far is each from starting positions?

  1. 14 miles and 14 miles

  2. 10 miles 10 miles

  3. 6 miles 6 miles

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This forms a 6-8-10 right triangle. Each person walks 6 miles, turns right (90 degrees), walks 8 miles. Using the Pythagorean theorem: distance from start = sqrt(6² + 8²) = sqrt(36 + 64) = sqrt(100) = 10 miles. Both people are in identical positions relative to their starting points.

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