A person starts from point X and moves 7 km towards the south. He then turns left and moves 5 km. He then takes a right turn and moves 5 km. He then turns right and moves 5 km to reach point Y. How much and in which direction does he need to move now to reach point X?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 12 km, North.
According to the question, the figure is as follows:
From the figure;
XY = OX + OY = 7 km + 5 km = 12 km
So, the person should move 12km in the north direction to move now to reach point X.