A man walks 5 km east, turns right and walks 5 km, turns right again and walks 5 km, then turns right again and walks 5 km. Where is he now relative to the starting point?
- A. 5 km east
- B. 10 km east
- C. Back at the starting point ✓
- D. 5 km north
Correct answer
C. Back at the starting point
Explanation
Four consecutive right turns of equal distance trace out a closed square path, bringing him back to the starting point.