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Reasoning question from Social Forest Worker exam, 2026 by JKSSB

Rehman travelled 32km north, 17km south and then 8km east. How far is he away from his starting point and in which direction?  

Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Correct Answer: Option B — 17km, North-East
The correct option is B) 17km, North-East.

Step-by-Step Breakdown
Calculate Net North or South Movement:

Travels 32 km North

Travels 17 km South

Subtracting 17 from 32 gives 15 km North

Calculate Net East or West Movement:

Travels 8 km East

Find the Shortest Distance:

The square of 15 is 225

The square of 8 is 64

Adding 225 and 64 gives 289

The square root of 289 gives 17 km

Determine the Direction:

Since he is 15 km North and 8 km East from where he started, he is in the North-East direction.
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JKSSB Social Forest Worker 2026

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Recruitment Social Forest Worker
Year 2026
Subject Reasoning
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