A girl starts from her school gate and walks 10 m East, then 4 m South, then 8 m West. She then walks 2 m North, turns right and walks 6 m. After that, she turns left and walks 2 m, and finally turns left again and walks 6 m. Where is she from the school gate? ​​

Given: 

A girl starts from her school gate and walks 10 m East, then 4 m South, then 8 m West.

She then walks 2 m North, turns right and walks 6 m.

After that, she turns left and walks 2 m, and finally turns left again and walks 6 m.

She is = 10 - (2 + 6) = 2m East from the school gate.

Thus, correct option is (a).