Question

Kashish goes 30 metres North, then turns right and walks 40 metres, then again turns right and walks 20 metres, then again turns right and walks 40 metres. How many metres is she from her original position?

• A. 10
• B. 20
• C. 30
• D. 40

Hint:

In direction problems, always note each turn and use coordinate directions (N, E, S, W). Drawing a simple diagram helps.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step-by-step movement: - Starts at origin and walks 30 m North - Turns right → faces East → walks 40 m - Turns right → faces South → walks 20 m - Turns right → faces West → walks 40 m At the end: - Net vertical displacement = 30 (North) – 20 (South) = 10 m North - Net horizontal displacement = 40 (East) – 40 (West) = 0 So final position is 10 metres North of the starting point. \[ \boxed{10 \text{ metres from original position}} \]