A boat sails 2 km due East, 5 km due 
South of East and finally an unknown displacement. If the final displacement of the boat from the starting point is 6 km due East, the third displacement is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
First displacement, 
Second displacement,
Suppose the third displacement be 
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Final displacement, 
Then, 
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