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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 now from his starting point?

Competition practiceDirection Sense
  • A5 m to the East
  • B2 m to the North
  • C3 m to the East
  • D3 m to the West

Step-by-Step Solution

North 5 reaches (0,5); right (east) 3 reaches (3,5); right (south) 5 reaches (3,0). That is 3 m due east of the start.
Answer: C) 3 m to the East

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