Raghu starts from his home in his car and goes 8 km north, then 6 km east. After that goes 10 km to the right and then 4 km to the left, then 10 km to the north and finally 4 km to the right. In which direction is he from his starting point at this time? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Raghu starts from his home in his car and goes 8 km north, then 6 km east. After that goes 10 km to the right and then 4 km to the left, then 10 km to the north and finally 4 km to the right. In which direction is he from his starting point at this time?

A. Southeast

B. North

C. South

D. northeast

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Moves: 8 North, 6 East. Right (South) 10, Left (East) 4. North 10, Right (East) 4. Total North = 8 - 10 + 10 = 8. Total East = 6 + 4 + 4 = 14. Positive North and East means he is in the North-East direction.

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A person walks 6 m west, turns right and walks 8 m, turns right and walks 6 m. How far is he from start?

A. 10 m

B. 6 m

C. 0 m

D. 8 m

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
West 6, right (north) 8, right (east) 6 -> west-east cancel, 8 m north.

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A car moves 5 km east, then 12 km north. What is the shortest distance from start?

A. 11 km

B. 14 km

C. 17 km

D. 13 km

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
√(5²+12²)=13 km.

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A and B are standing at a distance of 20 km from each other on a straight road running East-West. From there they start moving towards east and west at the same time. After covering a distance of 5 km, A turns to his left and walks 10 km, while B after covering a distance of 5 km turns to his right and walks 10 km at the same speed. After that both turn to their left and cover a distance of 5 km at the same speed. What is the distance between them now?

A. 5 km

B. 25 km

C. 20 km

D. 10 km

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Assuming they start at x=0 and x=20 facing inwards. A goes 5 East (x=5), turns left (North) 10 (y=10), turns left (West) 5 (x=0, y=10). B goes 5 West (x=15), turns right (North) 10 (y=10), turns left (West) 5 (x=10, y=10). A is at (0, 10), B is at (10, 10). The distance is 10 km.

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