From the library, Kabir walks 30 m towards the West, then 45 m towards the South and then 50 m towards the East. In which direction is he now from the library?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → South-East
Keep a running total of the distance east (or west) and north (or south) of the library; the two leftover parts give the direction.
30 m West: 30 m west of the library
45 m South: 30 m west, 45 m south
50 m East: \(30-50=20\) m east, 45 m south
He is both south and east of the library
Kabir is to the South-East of the library.
