A man walked a mile east, then 2 miles south, then again 4 miles east and finally 10 miles north. How far did he walk from the starting point?

A man walked a mile east, then 2 miles south, then again 4 miles east and finally 10 miles north. How far did he walk from the starting point?

A 10

B 9

C 8

D 7

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A