Newton was standing with his face pointing to the South East Direction. He walked 15 M and then turned North wards and walked another 12 m . How far was he then from starting point and in which direction?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The following method is used to solve the above question:
First the man started walking 15 mtr. and then moved in north direction and walked 12 meter.
As per pythagors theorem:
152 - 122 = x2 (where x2 is distance b/w starting point and final point)
x2 = 9
Thus, we can say the person is 9 m to the east of the starting point.