Question

A man travels 2 m toward North, then he turns towards East and travels 3 m. Finally, he travels 2 m in South direction. How far and in which direction is he from his starting point ?
(1) 11 m, North
(2) 9 m, South
(3) 3 m, East
(4) 4 m, West

Answer 1

c) 3 m east.........

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (3) 3 m, East.

Explanation:

• If A man travels 2 m toward North, then he turns towards East and travels 3 m.
• Finally, he travels 2 m in South direction.
• He is 3 m far and in East direction is he from his starting point.
• Hence, the correct answer is (3) 3 m, East.