- A8 m North
- B3 m East
- C3 m West
- D5 m East
Step-by-Step Solution
The two 5 m stretches (north then south) cancel, leaving only the 3 m eastward stretch, so he ends up 3 m east of the start.
Answer: B) 3 m East
A man walks 5 m towards the north, then turns right and walks 3 m, then turns right again and walks 5 m. How far and in which direction is he from his starting point?
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