- A5 km south
- BAt the starting point
- C10 km away
- D5 km east
Step-by-Step Solution
East and west cancel, and south and north cancel, so he returns exactly to the starting point.
Answer: B) At the starting point
A man goes 5 km east, then 5 km south, then 5 km west, and finally 5 km north. Where is he relative to his starting point?
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