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Ravi walks 12 m towards the south, then turns left and walks 5 m, then turns left and walks 12 m, then turns right and walks 4 m. How far is he from his starting point?

Competition practiceDirection Sense
  • A9 m East
  • B5 m East
  • C9 m West
  • D13 m East

Step-by-Step Solution

Start (0,0). South 12 -> (0,-12); left is east, 5 -> (5,-12); left is north, 12 -> (5,0); right is east, 4 -> (9,0). He is 9 m east of the start.
Answer: A) 9 m East

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