During a rodeo, a clown runs 8.0m north, turns 35Degrees east of north, and runs 3.5m. Then, after waiting for the bull to come near, the clown turns due east and runs 5.0m to exit the arena. What is the clowns total displacement?

During a rodeo, a clown runs 8.0m north, turns 35Degrees east of north, and runs 3.5m. Then, after waiting for the bull to come near, the clown turns due east and runs 5.0m to exit the arena. What is the clowns total displacement?

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