Coordinates (turns and distances): Compute Reena's distance from the starting point A. Path: A → B (east) 10 ft; turn right and walk 3 ft; turn right again and walk 14 ft. Find the straight-line distance from her final position back to A.
Verbal Reasoning
Direction Sense Test
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A4 feet
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B5 feet
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C24 feet
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D27 feet
Answer
Correct Answer: 5 feet
Explanation
Given data & pathEast 10 ft → Right (south) 3 ft → Right (west) 14 ft.
Concept/ApproachResolve net displacement (x, y) and apply the Pythagoras theorem.
Step-by-stepNet x = +10 − 14 = −4 ft (4 ft west)Net y = −3 ft (3 ft south)Distance = √(4² + 3²) = √(16 + 9) = √25 = 5 ft
Final Answer5 feet