If a person walks 10 metres in one direction , then 60 metres in the opposite direction, then distance between his initial and final position is

50 m

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The correct option is A 50 m
Let's assume that initial position is centre of number line.
A person goes 10 metres in one direction.

60 metres to another direction
Distance from the centre (zero) is 50 metres.

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If a person walks 10 metres in one direction , then 60 metres in the opposite direction, then distance between his initial and final position is

The correct option is A 50 m Let's assume that initial position is centre of number line. A person goes 10 metres in one direction. 60 metres to another direction Distance from the centre (zero) is 50 metres.

The correct option is A 50 m
Let's assume that initial position is centre of number line.
A person goes 10 metres in one direction.

60 metres to another direction
Distance from the centre (zero) is 50 metres.