Reasoning question from Laboratory Attendant exam, 2026 by JKSSB
Ravi walks 15 m east, then 12 m north, then 15 m west, and finally 5 m south. In which direction is Ravi now with respect to his starting point?
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
North
Here is the step-by-step breakdown of Ravi's movement:
Step 1: Ravi starts at a point and walks 15 meters East.
Step 2: He turns left and walks 12 meters North.
Step 3: He turns left again and walks 15 meters West. Since this is the exact same distance as his first walk but in the opposite direction, he is now directly aligned with his original starting point, just 12 meters north of it.
Step 4: Finally, he turns left and walks 5 meters South (back toward his starting line).
To find his final position relative to the start:
He was 12 meters north, and then he moved 5 meters back south. This leaves him exactly 7 meters away from his starting point, straight ahead in the North direction.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
