Question : Directions: I walk 12 km to the North, then 10 kilometres East, and then 12 km south. How far am I from the starting point?
Option 1: 34 km
Option 2: 24 km
Option 3: 22 km
Option 4: 10 km
Correct Answer: 10 km
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
In the above figure, O is the starting point and C is the finishing point. So, OC is the distance from the starting point. Here, OC = AB = 10 km.
So, I am 10 km far from my starting point. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
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