Question

Select the right option from the given alternatives
Smitha moved a distance of 85 m towards south, then turned to right and walked for 15 m. She turned right again and walked 60 m. Finally, she turned right at an angle of 45o and continued walking. In which directions was she moving ultimately ?
Option 1 : South-East Option 2 : North-West Option 3 : North Option 4 : North-East Option 5 : North

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us move step by step as she walked. For our purpose, we have drawn the attached diagram as well.

• She started from A.

• Walked 85 m towards South and reached B.

• From B, she walked 15 m turning right and reached C. She walked towards West.

• From C, she walked 60 m turning right and reached D. She walked towards North.

• Again, from D, she continued walking by turning right at an angle 45°. She walked towards North-East.

Answer: Option 4. North-East

Ultimately Smitha was moving towards North-East.