Question
Logical Reasoning Question on Direction and Distance
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
South - East
Explanation
Solution
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