- A6 m, South
- B8 m, West
- C10 m, South
- D6 m, North
Step-by-Step Solution
P(0,0) → Q(8,0) → R(8,-6) → S(0,-6). S is directly below P, so PS = 6 m and S is due South of P.
Answer: A) 6 m, South
A person starts at point P, walks 8 m East to Q, then 6 m South to R, then 8 m West to S. What is the distance PS and the direction of S from P?
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