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A plane takes off and flies 30 km South. Then it turns East and flies 10 km, then it turns to its left and flies 25 km, then it turns and flies 10 km towards West. Where is the plane now with respect to its starting position?

A plane takes off and flies 30 km South. Then it turns East and flies 10 km, then it turns to its left and flies 25 km, then it turns and flies 10 km towards West. Where is the plane now with respect to its starting position? Correct Answer 5 km South

Based on information given direction diagram can be traced as,

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Clearly the plain is 5 km south with respect to its starting point.

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