Silvered slab problem: why is k positive when I got it negative?

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Homework Statement



A point object is placed at distance of 40 cm from a composite refracting slab whose one face is silvered as shown. The separation between the object and its final image is (100 – k)cm. Find the value of k.

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I got the separation as 102cm. So k= -2
But the answer given is +2 and I am sure of my answer. Can somebody verify it?
 

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cant see the image :p
 
I could see it. May be some problem. I reattached now.
 
Abdul Quadeer said:
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I got the separation as 102cm. So k= -2
But the answer given is +2 and I am sure of my answer. Can somebody verify it?

I got he same.

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I also get 102 cm.