Sahil walks 5 km towards north from a fixed point. Then he turns right and walks 3 km. After this he turns right and walks 5 km. Finally he turns left and walks 4 km. Now in which direction and at what distance is he from the fixed position? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Sahil walks 5 km towards north from a fixed point. Then he turns right and walks 3 km. After this he turns right and walks 5 km. Finally he turns left and walks 4 km. Now in which direction and at what distance is he from the fixed position?
A. 4 km west
B. 7 km east
C. 9 km west
D. 7 km west
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Sahil goes 5 km North, then 3 km East, then 5 km South (back to the original horizontal line), and finally 4 km East. Total distance from the start is 3 km + 4 km = 7 km. He is to the East of his starting point.

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A man is facing north-east. He turns 45° left, then 90° right. Which direction is he facing now?
A. North
B. South-east
C. East
D. South

Correct Answer: Option C


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B. 10m, South
C. 10 m, North
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Correct Answer: Option A


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