A cyclist rides 60 meters north, then 80 meters south, and finally 70 meters north. What is the total distance the cyclist has traveled?
210 meters
To determine the total distance traveled by the cyclist, we simply add up all the distances ridden in each direction. This does not involve considering direction or displacement, only the total path length covered.
- The cyclist first travels \(60 \, \text{meters}\) north.
- Then, the cyclist rides \(80 \, \text{meters}\) south.
- Finally, the cyclist rides \(70 \, \text{meters}\) north again.
To find the total distance traveled, we add these individual distances:
\(60 + 80 + 70 = 210 \, \text{meters}\)
The directions (north or south) are not considered in total distance. They are only relevant if we are calculating net displacement.
Thus, the total distance traveled by the cyclist is 210 meters, which corresponds to the correct answer: \(210 \, \text{meters}\).
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