Question

From his house, Lokesh went 15 km to the North. Then he turned west and covered 10 km. Then he turned south and covered 5 km. Finally turning to the east, he covered 10 km. In which direction is he from his house?

a.

East

b.

West

c.

North

d.

South

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Answer: (c).North

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