Relative location between two houses using equal legs: Ahmed travels North from his house, then left (West), then South, all with equal distances, to reach Sohan's house. In which direction is Ahmed's house from Sohan's house?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: East

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Equal-length legs simplify to a net lateral shift. Identify the final relative direction of Ahmed's house from Sohan's house.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • North d, then West d, then South d.
  • Equal d in each leg.


Concept / Approach:
Vertical legs (North and South) cancel; the sole remaining net displacement is West by distance d. Therefore, Sohan's house is West of Ahmed's house, so Ahmed's house is East of Sohan's.


Step-by-Step Solution:

Start A: (0,0) → North d → (0,d).West d → (-d,d) → South d → (-d,0).Vector from S (−d,0) to A (0,0) is East.


Verification / Alternative check:
Draw a right-angled path; only horizontal shift remains.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They imply residual North/South/West offset, which is canceled or opposite.


Common Pitfalls:
Reporting direction of Sohan from Ahmed instead of Ahmed from Sohan.


Final Answer:
East

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