find distance only section 5 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

A cyclist rides 40 kms to the east, turns north and rides 20 kms, again turns left and rides 20 kms. How far is he from the starting point ?

a) 10 kms

b) 30 kms

c) 0 km

d) 20 kms

Question : 2

Rohan walks a distance of 3 km towards North, then turns to his left and walks for 2 km. He again turns left and walks for 3 km. At this point he turns to his left and walks for 3 km. How many kilometres is he from the starting point ?

a) 2 km

b) 4 km

c) 1 km

d) 3 km

Question : 3

Laxmi went 10 km to the West from my house, then turned left and walked 20 kms. She then turned East and walked 25 kms and finally turning left covered 20 kms. How far was she from my house?

a) 10 kms

b) 40 kms

c) 5 kms

d) 15 kms

Question : 4

A postman starts delivering letters 3 km southwards and then turns right. He covers 4 km on this road and again turns right. He delivers letters for 3 km and completes his daily beat. Then, he turns left for lunch at home, which is 5 km away. How far has he to travel to reach the post-office after lunch ?

a) 10 km

b) 8 km

c) 15 km

d) 9 km

Question : 5

Karthik travelled 3 km east, then took a right turn and travelled 4 kms. How far is he from starting point ?

a) 12 kms

b) 7 kms

c) 5 kms

d) 3 kms

Question : 6

Kashish goes 30 metres North, then turns right and walks 40 metres, then again turns right and walks 20 metres, then again turns right and walks 40 metres. How many metres is he from his original position ?

a) 20

b) 10

c) 0

d) 40