A man leaves from his office for his home. He walks towards East. After moving a distance of 20 m, he turns South and walks 10 m. Then he walks 35 m towards the west and further 5 m towards the north. He then turns towards east and walks 15 m. What is the straight distance (in metres) between his initial and final position?
B. 5
C. 10
D. 11
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)

Movement of the man is O to E. And The distance between final and initial position is,
EO = AB - DC = 10 - 5 = 5 m
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