Question

What is the position of T with respect to point U if both are in straight line? 

• A. 10 km to the south
• B. 7 km to the west
• C. 10 km to the west
• D. 10 km to the east
• E.

Hint:

For relative positions in straight line problems, break the path into components (north-south, east-west) and find the difference in distances in the respective directions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Now that we have calculated the distances traveled by both Ankit and Rahman, we need to determine the relative position of T with respect to U in a straight line. - Ankit's East-West Position: Ankit's total movement in the east direction is 3 km (right turn) + 7 km (right turn) = 10 km east. - Rahman's East-West Position: Rahman's total movement in the east direction is 4 km (left turn) - 2 km (west turn) = 2 km east. Therefore, the relative position of T to U in the east-west direction is: \[ \text{Position} = 10 \, \text{km east} - 2 \, \text{km east} = 8 \, \text{km east}. \] Now, if the directions are considered, point T will be 10 km to the west of point U in the east-west direction. Thus, the correct answer is (c) 10 km to the west.