8th Class
Mathematics
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Deepak starts walking straight towards east. After walking 75 metres, he turns to the left and walks 25 metres straight. Again he turns to the left, walks a distance of 40 metres straight, again he turns to the left and walks a distance of 25 metres. How far is he from the starting point?
A)25 metres
B)50 Metres
C)115 Meters
D)35 Metres
Correct Answer:
D
Solution :
The movements of Deepak are as shown in fig. Clearly, FB = DC = 40 m. \[\therefore \]Deepak's distance from the starting point A \[=\left( AB-EB \right)=\left( 75-40 \right)m=35m.\]