Question

A man walks 5a km north, then 2a km south and then again 4a km north. How far is he from his starting point? ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us take north direction as positive (+) and south direction as negative (-)

Then the total distance covered is -

+5a km - 2a km + 4a km

= 7a km

Hence the man has walked 7a Km from the starting point towards north

Answer 2

Answer:

(11a km)

Explanation: 5a km then 2a km and again 4a km = how far is he from starting point?