Question

Ajay walks $24$ km towards the east and then turns to the right-hand side and walks $10$ km. He then turns to his right and walks $10$ km. Finally, he turns to his left and walks another $8$ km. After that, he turns to his right and walks $14$ km. How far is he from his initial point, and in which direction?

• A. $16$ km west
• B. $20$ km east
• C. $18$ km south
• D. $20$ km east

Answer 1

The correct option is C $18$ km south


$\therefore$ Required distance $=10+8=18$ km south