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. 7 km North-East
B. 5 km East
C. 5 km North-East
D. 7 km 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.

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