Question : Directions: Sunny drives 3 km toward the west from point A. He then takes a right turn and drives 6 km. Again, he takes a right turn and drives 3 km. Finally, he takes a left turn and drives 3 km to reach point B. How far and towards which direction should he drive now to reach point A again?
Option 1: 9 km towards the south
Option 2: 8 km towards the west
Option 3: 7 km towards the north
Option 4: 6 km towards the east
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Correct Answer: 9 km towards the south
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Here, A is the starting point and B is the endpoint. Also, EA = DC = 6 km, and the distance between B to A is – BA = BE + EA BA = 3 + 6 BA = 9 km
So, Sunny had to travel 9 km towards the south direction to reach point A from point B. Hence, the first option is correct.
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