Question

X walked 35 metres towards the South, then turned left and walked 25 metres. and again turned left and walked for 35 meters. He then turned to his right and walked 20 metres. At what distance and direction from the starting point is X now standing?

• A. 20 m West
• B. 45 m East
• C. 20 m East
• D. 45 m North
• E. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B 45 m East

The following direction diagram has used while solving the questions. Use this diagram as a reference.



$\therefore$ Required distance
= AE = AD + DE
= 25 + 20 = 45 m E