Question

Lakshman went $15$ km to the west from his house, then turned left and walked $20$ km. He then turned East and walked $25$ km and finally turning left covered $20$ km. How far is he now from his house?

• A. $15$ km
• B. $20$ km
• C. $25$ km
• D. $10$ km

Answer 1

The correct option is D $10$ km

Points A and E show the starting and end position respectively of Lakshman.

It is clear that E is $10$ km away from A.

Hence option (D) is the correct answer.