Question

Raj travelled from point X straight to Y at a distance of 80 metres. He turned right and walked 50 metres, then again turned right and walked 70 metres. Finally, he turned right and walked 50 metres. How far is he from the starting point?

पर्याय

• 10 metres

• 20 metres

• 50 metres

• 70 metres

Answer 1

10 metres

Explanation:

The movements of Raj are as shown below (X to Y, Y to A, A to B, B to C).

∴ Raj's distance from the starting point

= XC = (XY - YC) = (XY - BA)

= (80 - 70)m

= 10 m.