Shyam walks 5 km towards east, then turns left and walks another 6 km. Then turns right and walks 9 km. Finally he turns right and walks 6 km. At what distance is he now from the starting point? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Shyam walks 5 km towards east, then turns left and walks another 6 km. Then turns right and walks 9 km. Finally he turns right and walks 6 km. At what distance is he now from the starting point?
A. 21 km
B. 26 km
C. 14 km
D. 9 km
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Shyam goes 5 km East, then 6 km North, then 9 km East, then 6 km South. The North and South movements cancel out. Total distance from the start = 5 km + 9 km = 14 km East.

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Question #1
A is 12m south of B and C is 8m west of B. D is 6m north of C, E is 16m east of D. F is 8m to the east of A. G is the mid point of A and F. H is the mid point of D and E. Then what is the difference between the distance between A,G and D,H?
A. 8 meters
B. 4 meters
C. 7 meters
D. 5 meters

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Distance A to F is 8m, so distance A to G (midpoint) is 4m. Distance D to E is 16m, so distance D to H (midpoint) is 8m. The difference between D,H and A,G is 8 - 4 = 4 meters.

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Question #2
Rohan walks 9 km east, then turns right and walks 12 km. What is the shortest distance from his starting point?
A. 12 km
B. 15 km
C. 21 km
D. 9 km

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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A man is facing north-west. He turns 90° clockwise, then 45° anticlockwise. Which direction now?
A. West
B. North-east
C. North
D. South-west

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
NW (315°), +90° CW = 45° (NE), -45° ACW = 0° (North).

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