Question : Directions: Mr. A travelled from point X straight towards the east at a distance of 80 m. He turned to his right and walked 40 m. He again turned to his right and walked 80 m. He then turned his left and walked 20 m, then took a left and walked again 80 m. Now he turned towards his left and walked 60 m and stopped. How far and in which direction is he from the starting point X?
Option 1: 80 m towards the North
Option 2:
60 m towards the East
Option 3:
80 m towards the West
Option 4:
80 m towards the East
Correct Answer:
80 m towards the East
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
From the above diagram, the distance between the starting and the endpoint is 80 m and the endpoint is in the East direction from the starting point.
So, Mr. A is in the East direction and is at a distance of 80 m from the starting point. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
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