A man walks 10 km South, then takes a right turn and walks 5 km, takes another right turn and walks 6 km, and finally another right turn and walks 5 km. How far is he from the starting point?

Correct option is C

Ans. (c)
Sol. The man walks as follows:
· 10 km South, then 5 km East, then 6 km North, and 5 km West.
· His final position is 4 km North of the starting point. Thus, the distance from the starting point is 4 km.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) 8 km – Incorrect.
· (b) 10 km – Incorrect.
· (c) 4 km – Correct answer.
· (d) 6 km – Incorrect.