BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 80
Gaurav walks 20 m North, turns left and walks 40 m, turns left again and walks 20 m, then turns right and walks 20 m. How far is he from his starting point?
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Answer: (C) 60 m
Explanation
North 20, West 40, South 20, West 20 → net 60 m West of the start.
- (A) Incorrect
Wrong: the last 20 m West adds to the 40 m.
- (B) Incorrect
Wrong: the westward total is 60 m.
- (C) Correct
Correct: N 20 and S 20 cancel; West 40 + 20 = 60 m.
- (D) Incorrect
Wrong: does not match the moves.