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Starting from his house, Amit goes 15 m towards the north, then turns right and goes 20 m, then turns right and goes 15 m, then turns left and goes 10 m. How far and in which direction is he from his house?

Competition practiceDirection Sense
  • A30 m east
  • B25 m east
  • C30 m west
  • D45 m east

Step-by-Step Solution

The 15 m north and 15 m south cancel. The eastward legs are 20 m and then 10 m, totalling 30 m east of the house.
Answer: A) 30 m east

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