Question : Direction: Rachel starts walking towards the north. After walking 15 metres. She turns south and walks 20 metres. She then turns towards the east and walks 10 metres. Then again, she walks 5 metres towards the north. How far is she from her starting point, and in which direction?
Option 1: 10 meters, West
Option 2: 5 meters, East
Option 3: 5 meters, North
Option 4: 10 meters, East
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Correct Answer: 10 meters, East
Solution : As per the given information, movement of Rachel will look as follows -
In the Given Figure, A is the starting point and E is the finishing point. So, AE is the distance from the starting point.
Here, AB = 15m, AC = DE = 5 m,
Now, CD = AE = 10 m
So, the distance from the starting point is 10 meters, East.
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
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