Question

A child goes $50$ meter towards South and then turning to his right, he goes $50$ meter. Then, turning to his left, he goes $30$ meter. Again he turns to his left and goes $50$ meter. How far is he from his initial position?

• A. $30$ meter
• B. $40$ meter
• C. $50$ meter
• D. $80$ meter

Answer 1

The correct option is D $80$ meter

See the image.

Starting from point A and moving as given, the child reaches point E.

Then the child is thus at a distance of $50+30$ = $80$ m far from the starting point.

option D