A man walks 10 m towards east, then turns right and walks 20 m, then turns right and walks 10 m. In which direction is he from his starting point? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A man walks 10 m towards east, then turns right and walks 20 m, then turns right and walks 10 m. In which direction is he from his starting point?
A. South
B. East
C. West
D. North
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
East 10, right (south) 20, right (west) 10. Net: east-west cancel, 20 m south. So he is south of start.

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