Gopal started walking towards east. After moving a distance of $1 \,km$,he turned southward and walked $5 \,km$. Again,he turned to east and walked $2 \,km$. Finally,he turned to the north and walked $9 \,km$. How far is he from his starting point (in $,km$)?

  • A
    $7$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $3$

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