CA Foundation · Quantitative Aptitude · Direction Tests
Sunil walks 15 m west, turns north and walks 20 m, then turns east and walks 15 m. How far and in which direction is he from his starting point?
Sunil is 20 m north of his starting point. The 15 m west and 15 m east legs cancel each other exactly, so only the 20 m northward leg contributes to his displacement. The final position lies directly north of the start.
- A20 m northCorrect
- B30 m north
- C35 m north
- D20 m south
Explanation
The 15 m west and 15 m east cancel, leaving only the 20 m north movement. So he is 20 m due north of the start. The 35 m option adds the 15 m wrongly, and 30 m ignores the net cancellation.
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