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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?
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?
Updated On: Sep 26, 2024
- North - East
- East
- South - East
- South
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
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
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
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