A boy starts from point A and walks 3km towards West; turns left and walks 4km and turns another left and walks 3km. He then walks 1km towards North; turns left and walks 4km; turns right and walks 3km. He then finally walks 12km after turning right and reaches B. How far is A from B?

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  1. 8km 
  2. 14km
  3. 12km
  4. 7km

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Option 1 : 8km 
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Given:

A boy starts from point A and walks 3km towards West; turns left and walks 4km and turns another left and walks 3km.

He then walks 1km towards North; turns left and walks 4km; turns right and walks 3km.

He then finally walks 12km after turning right and reaches B.

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Thus, A is 8 km far from B.

Hence, "Option 1" is the correct answer.

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