Question

Aman starts walking in south and walks for $7$ km, then turns left and walks for $2$ km, Then, once again turns left and walks for $12$ km, turns left one more time and walks for $2$ km. How much distance he has to cover to reach the starting point?

• A. $7$ km
• B. $12$ km
• C. $4$ km
• D. $5$ km

Answer 1

The correct option is D $5$ km

Aman has taken a rectangular path as is clear from the diagram below.
Distance from the starting point $=12-7=5km$
Hence, option $D$ is the correct answer.