Starting from point A, a person walks 10 m west, then turns left and walks 8 m, then turns right and walks 6 m, then turns right and walks 8 m. How far is he from point A? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Starting from point A, a person walks 10 m west, then turns left and walks 8 m, then turns right and walks 6 m, then turns right and walks 8 m. How far is he from point A?
A. 18 m
B. 10 m
C. 16 m
D. 14 m
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
He moves west 10 m, south 8 m, west 6 m, north 8 m. South and north cancel, so total westward movement = 10 + 6 = 16 m.

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