Question

A farmer travels $20m$ north from his house. He then turns east and walks $6m$, from there he again turns south and walks $12m$. How far is he from his original position?

• A. $6meter$
• B. $8meter$
• C. $10meter$
• D. $14meter$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$10meter$

He makes right angle triangle.

So, (hypotenuse)${}^2=8^2+6^2=63+36=100$

$\therefore$ hypotenuse $=10$.

Thus, the farmer is $10m$ far from his original position.