Question

Mahender walked 30 metres towards east, took a right turn and walked another 40 metres. He again took a left turn and moved 30 metres. In which direction is he now from the starting point?

• A. North - East
• B. East
• C. South - East
• D. South

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

His total movement in the East direction is 30 + 30 = 60 meters East.
His movement in the South direction is 40 meters South. 
To find his direction from the starting point: He is 60 meters East and 40 meters South from the starting point.
This position relative to the starting point corresponds to the South-East direction.The correct option is (C): South - East