Two women A and B start their morning run from the same point. A runs 3km North, then turns West and runs 2km, then turns to her right and runs 5.5km. B runs 4km West then turns to her right and runs 8.5km. Where is B with respect to A now?
- A6 km West
- B2 km East
- C6 km East
- D2 km West
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's trace the paths step-by-step from a common starting point (0,0):
Path of A:
Starts at (0,0), goes 3km North →(0,3)
Turns West and runs 2km →(−2,3)
Turns right (North) and runs 5.5km →(−2,3+5.5)=(−2,8.5)
Final position of A = (−2,8.5)
Path of B:
Starts at (0,0), goes 4km West →(−4,0)
Turns right (North) and runs 8.5km →(−4,8.5)
Final position of B = (−4,8.5)
Relative Position:
Both are on the same latitude (Y-coordinate = 8.5).
Comparing their X-coordinates:
Distance=X
A
−X
B
=−2−(−4)=2km
Since B's coordinate is −4 and A's is −2, B is 2km to the West of A.
Path of A:
Starts at (0,0), goes 3km North →(0,3)
Turns West and runs 2km →(−2,3)
Turns right (North) and runs 5.5km →(−2,3+5.5)=(−2,8.5)
Final position of A = (−2,8.5)
Path of B:
Starts at (0,0), goes 4km West →(−4,0)
Turns right (North) and runs 8.5km →(−4,8.5)
Final position of B = (−4,8.5)
Relative Position:
Both are on the same latitude (Y-coordinate = 8.5).
Comparing their X-coordinates:
Distance=X
A
−X
B
=−2−(−4)=2km
Since B's coordinate is −4 and A's is −2, B is 2km to the West of A.