Anil starts from point A and drives 8 km towards North. He then takes a right turn, drives 2 km, turns right and drives 11 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 5 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 3 km and stops at point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach point A again? (All turns are 90 degrees turns only unless specified.)
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 3 km towards East.
From point P to Point A the distance travell by Anil.
BC - ED
= 5km - 2km = 3km
Anil travell towards East direction.
Hence, the coorect answer is "3 km towards East".