The boy travels a total of 6 km + 9 km = 15 km South.
He travels 8 km West.
Using the Pythagorean theorem, the distance from his house is given by d=(152+82)=225+64=289=17 km.
The direction from his house is South-West.
A boy leaves his house. He travels 6 km towards South, then travels 8 km towards West and further travels 9 km towards South. How far and in which…
CUET UG 2024 — General Test Logical Reasoning
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A boy leaves his house. He travels 6 km towards South, then travels 8 km towards West and further travels 9 km towards South. How far and in which direction is he from his house now ?
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Verified 13 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
13 km, South West
- B
17 km, South West
- C
17 km, North West
- D
13 km, West
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