A person walks 10 km towards North. From there he walks 6 km towards South. Then he walks 3 km towards East. How far and in which direction is he with reference to his starting point? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
A person walks 10 km towards North. From there he walks 6 km towards South. Then he walks 3 km towards East. How far and in which direction is he with reference to his starting point?
A. 5 km East
B. 7 km East
C. 5 km North-East
D. 7 km North-East
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Net North =10-6=4 km North, 3 km East. Distance √(4²+3²)=5 km North-East.
A walks 10 metres in front and 10 metres to the right. Then every time turning to his left, he walks 5, 15 and 15 metres respectively. How far is he now from his starting point?
Explanation:
Assume start facing North 10 m. Right (East) 10 m. Left (North) 5 m. Left (West) 15 m. Left (South) 15 m. Net: North 10+5−15=0, East 10−15=−5 (5 m West). Distance 5 m.
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