Divit starts from point A and drives 4 km towards the East. He then takes two simultaneous right turns and drives 2 km and 4 km, respectively. He takes another right turn and drives 5 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 3 km. He takes a final left turn and drives 3 km to reach point B. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90 degrees turns only unless specified.)

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  1. 3 km north
  2. 3 km South
  3. 3 km East
  4. 3 km West

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Option 3 : 3 km East
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Given:

Divit starts from point A and drives 4 km towards the East.

He then takes two simultaneous right turns and drives 2 km and 4 km, respectively.

He takes another right turn and drives 5 km.

He then takes a left turn and drives 3 km.

He takes a final left turn and drives 3 km to reach point B.

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Thus, Divit should drive (5 km - 2 km) 3 km in the east direction in order to reach Point A again.

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

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