From a corner of wheat growing field, Rajesh moves 3 steps towards North and 4 steps
towards East and reaches diagonally heading corner of the plot. From the same point,
Harish moves 4 steps towards East and 3 steps towards North and reaches the same point.
A third person Karim moves straight way towards the point where the two persons meet
together. Has the third person travelled less distance? Can you find the distance covered
by the third person?
Answers
Given : From a corner of wheat growing field, Rajesh moves 3 steps towards North and 4 steps towards East and reaches diagonally heading corner of the plot. From the same point, Harish moves 4 steps towards East and 3 steps towards North and reaches the same point. Karim moves straight way towards the point where the two persons meet together .
To find : Has the third person travelled less distance ? the distance covered by the third person
Solution:
NORTH
WEST EAST
SOUTH
turn 4 Steps Diagonal Corner
3 Steps 3 Steps
Corner 4 Step Turn
Distance Covered by Rajesh = 3 + 4 = 7 Steps
Distance covered by Harish = 3 + 4 = 7 Steps
Distance Covered by Karim = √3² + 4² = √9 + 16 = √25 = 5 Steps
Distance Covered by Karim is less than Rajesh & Harish
Yes , Third person travelled less distance
distance covered by the third person 5 Steps
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