A person starts walking from a point towards South. After walking 20 m he turns left and walks 15 m. Then he turns left again and walks 20 m. Finally he turns right and walks 10 m. How far and in which direction is he from the starting point? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A person starts walking from a point towards South. After walking 20 m he turns left and walks 15 m. Then he turns left again and walks 20 m. Finally he turns right and walks 10 m. How far and in which direction is he from the starting point?
A. 25 m West
B. 25 m South
C. 25 m East
D. 25 m North
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
South 20, left (East) 15, left (North) 20, right (East) 10. Net East 15+10=25 m, North-South cancel. 25 m East.

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