Mr Jigmi starts driving from point A and drives 29 km to the west. Then he turns left and drives 11 km, then turns left and drives 46 km. Then he turns left again and drives 36 km, he turns left again and drives 5 km. Then he turns left and drives 9 km. Finally he turns right and drives 12 km to stop at point P. How far (shortest distance) and in which direction should he drive to reach point A again? (Unless specified otherwise, all turns are only 90° turns.)

Subject: Reasoning Ability | Topic: Alphabetical series | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) 9 km; to the west
2. (B) 9 km; to the north
3. (C) 16 km; to the south
4. (D) 16 km; to the east

Verified Answer

Option (C): 16 km; to the south

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