Starting from the point X, Jayant walked 15 m towards west. He turned left and walked 20 m. He then turned left and walked 15 m. After this he turned to his right and walked 12 m. How far and in which directions is now Jayant from X?

32 m, South

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The correct option is A 32 m, South
Required distance= 20 +12
= 32 m in south direction

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Starting from the point X, Jayant walked 15 m towards west. He turned left and walked 20 m. He then turned left and walked 15 m. After this he turned to his right and walked 12 m. How far and in which directions is now Jayant from X?

The correct option is A 32 m, SouthRequired distance= 20 +12= 32 m in south direction

The correct option is A 32 m, South
Required distance= 20 +12
= 32 m in south direction