Question 42
An old man starts his daily walking routine. He walks 2 km East, then turns North and walks 1 km, then turns West and walks 2 km, then turns to his right and walks 1.5 kms. Where is he now with respect to the starting position?
Solution
Let the old man starts his daily walking routine from point A and walks 2 km East to reach B, then turns North and walks 1 km to point C, then turns West and walks 2 km, finally turns to his right and walks 1.5 kms towards north to stop at point E.
=> AE = $$1.5+1=2.5$$ km
$$\therefore$$ Now he is 2.5 km north with respect to the starting position.
=> Ans - (D)
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