Question

Rohit walked $25$ metres towards South. Then he turned to his left and walked $20$metres. He then turned to his left and walked $25$ metres. He again turned to his right and walked $15$ metres. At what distance is he from the starting point and in which direction?

• A. $35$ metres East
• B. $35$ metres North
• C. $40$ metres East
• D. $60$ metres East

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$35$ metres East

Referring the figure,

Distance between starting point and final point $=(20+15)m=35$m
So, Rohit is $35$ metres far away from starting point and in East direction.