A person walks 10 m east, turns left and walks 5 m, then turns left and walks 10 m. How far is he from the starting point? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A person walks 10 m east, turns left and walks 5 m, then turns left and walks 10 m. How far is he from the starting point?
A. 10 m
B. 5 m
C. 20 m
D. 15 m
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
He goes 10 m east, then 5 m north, then 10 m west. He is now 5 m north of the starting point.

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