An insect walks 15 cm East, then it turns to its right and walks for another 20 cm. then it turns right and walks 4 cm, then it turns North and walks 20 cm, then finally it turns to its left and walks 2 cm. Where is the insect now with respect to its starting point.

Let the insect start from point A and walks 15 cm East to reach B, then it turns to its right and walks southwards for another 20 cm. Again, it turns right and walks 4 cm to reach D, then it turns North and walks 20 cm to point E, then finally it turns to its left and walks 2 cm to stop at point F. 

=> AF = $$15 - 4 - 2 = 9$$ cm

$$\therefore$$ The insect is 9 cm east with respect to its starting point.

=> Ans - (A)