Solving an Electric Field Problem: Zero Potential?

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Homework Statement


The problem is as shown in the attached file.


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


I got 0 for the potential, which would mean zero for the electric field. I don't understand, in a conceptual way, how zero could be the correct answer.
 

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