- A8 km north
- B8 km south
- C5 km south
- D12 km south
Step-by-Step Solution
West 4 km and east 4 km cancel. The southward legs 3 km and 5 km add to 8 km, so he is 8 km south of start.
Answer: B) 8 km south
Sunil walks 4 km towards the west, turns left and walks 3 km, turns left and walks 4 km, then turns right and walks 5 km. How far and in which direction is he from the starting point?
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