A person walks 4 km towards West, then turns to his right to travel 9 km. He then turns left and travels 4 km. In which direction is he from the starting point? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A person walks 4 km towards West, then turns to his right to travel 9 km. He then turns left and travels 4 km. In which direction is he from the starting point?
A. West
B. North
C. South
D. East
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
West 4, right North 9, left West 4. Net West 8, North 9. Direction North-West but closest North among pure, or the net is North of start primarily? Distance more North, but option pure North not exact. Actual position North-West.

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