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Akash went 15 kms to the west from his house, then the turned left and walked 20 kms. He then turned east and walked 25 kms and finally turning left covered 20 kms. How much far from his house ?

Solution

Correct Option: 1

Start at (0,0)(0,0). After 15 km west: (15,0)(-15, 0). Turn left (south), 20 km: (15,20)(-15, -20). Turn east, 25 km: (10,20)(10, -20). Turn left (north), 20 km: (10,0)(10, 0). Distance from origin = 10 km, which matches option 1.

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