Question

Mahesh walks 20 meters towards North. He then turns left and walks 40 meters. He again turns left and walks 20 meters. Further, he moves 20 meters after turning to the right. How far is he from his original position?

• A. 20m
• B. 30m
• C. 50m
• D. 60m
• E. 75m

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

60m

Mahesh starts from A and moves North reaches B

then turns left i.e. West reaches C

now turns left to reach D and

finally turns right and reaches E according to the diagram, now EA = ED+DA = ED+CB = $20+40$ = $60$m

option D