WBCS.LIVE practice question

Reena runs for 10 km in the eastern direction. She then turns left and starts walking for 6 km. Again, she turns left and starts running for 6 km. Then she turns left and walks again for 6 km. How far is she from starting point?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 4 km
  2. 5 km
  3. 6 km
  4. 3 km

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 4 km

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 4 km šŸ“š Explanation: Reena moves 10 km East, then 6 km North, then 6 km West. She is now 4 km East (10 - 6) and 6 km North of the start. Finally, she moves 6 km South (left turn from West), bringing her back to the East-West line. Her distance from the start is just the remaining Eastward distance, 4 km.