Practice30Create account

From point K, a hiker walks 20 km due south to point L, then turns right and walks 21 km to point M. What is the straight-line distance from K to M?

Competition practiceDirection Sense
  • A29 km
  • B41 km
  • C1 km
  • D31 km

Step-by-Step Solution

Turning right from south means facing west, so KL ⟂ LM. KM = √ √841 = 29 km.
Answer: A) 29 km

Master this topic in 30 minutes a day.

Don't just memorise the answer — build a daily practice habit.

Practice 5 Similar Questions Free →

All Direction Sense practice questions

More Direction Sense practice

A car travels 5 km towards the south, then 12 km towards the west, and finally 5 km…A man walks 5 km towards north, turns right and walks 3 km, turns right and walks 5 km,…Sameer walks 15 m south from the gate, turns right and walks 8 m, then turns right again…Two people A and B start from the same point. A walks 4 km north and then 3 km east. B…A man starts walking towards the North and walks 5 km. He then turns right and walks 5…