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An insect walks 15 cm East, then it turns to its right and walks for another 20 cm. Then it turns right and walks 4 cm and then it turns North and walks 20 cm, then finally it turns to its left and walks 2 cm. Where is the insect now with respect to its starting point.

An insect walks 15 cm East, then it turns to its right and walks for another 20 cm. Then it turns right and walks 4 cm and then it turns North and walks 20 cm, then finally it turns to its left and walks 2 cm. Where is the insect now with respect to its starting point. Correct Answer 9 cm East

As per the given information,

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Hence, the insect is 9 cm to the east with respect to its starting point.

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