A person travels 10 km towards south. He then turns left and travels 2 km and…
2023
A person travels 10 km towards south. He then turns left and travels 2 km and then turns right and travels 4 km and finally travels 2 km towards the east. What is his position (in horizontal and vertical directions) with reference to the starting point?
- A.
4 km to the east, 14km to the south
- B.
14 km to the south, 4 km to the east
- C.
18 km to the south, 14 km to the east
- D.
18 km to the south, 8 km to the east
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Correct answer: A
Step-by-step explanation:
Horizontal distance from starting point=2+2=4km to east
Vertical distance=10+4=14km south