A person starts at point A and walks 5 blocks North, then 3 blocks West, then 2 blocks South and finally 1 block East. What is the person's final position relative to point A? 

This question was previously asked in
UP Police Constable Re-Exam 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 30 Aug, 2024 Shift 2)
View all UP Police Constable Papers >
  1. 4 blocks West and 4 blocks North 
  2. 1 block West and 2 blocks North 
  3. 7 blocks West and 3 blocks North
  4. 2 blocks West and 3 blocks North

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : 2 blocks West and 3 blocks North
Free
UP Police Constable Re-Exam Full Test 10
1.1 Lakh Users
150 Questions 300 Marks 120 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

Given:

A person starts at point A and walks 5 blocks North

Then 3 blocks West

Then 2 blocks South

Finally 1 block East. 

F1 Savita State G 1-10-24 D13

Thus, the person's final position is 2 blocks west and 3 blocks north from point A.

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

Latest UP Police Constable Updates

Last updated on Jun 5, 2025

-> UP Police Constable 2025 Notification will be released for 19220 vacancies by June 15th 2025.

-> UPPRPB Constable application window is expected to open in June 2025.

-> UP Constable selection is based on Written Examination, Document Verification, Physical Measurements Test, and Physical Efficiency Test.

-> Candidates can attend the UP Police Constable and can check the UP Police Constable Previous Year Papers. Also, check UP Police Constable Exam Analysis.

More Direction and Distance Turns Questions

More Direction and Distance Questions

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti yas teen patti neta teen patti live teen patti master list