Mohan is at the railway station of a certain district. He wants to reach the nearest bus stand. He walked 120 m towards the east, took a right turn and walked another 100 m. He then took a left turn and walked 30 m. Again, he took a left turn and walked 140 m, where he met his friend and had a conversation. From there, he, finally took a left turn and walked 150 m to reach the bus stand. How far and in which direction is the bus stand from the railway station?

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  1. 40 m, North-East
  2. 40 m, South 
  3. 140 m, North
  4. 40 m, North

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Option 4 : 40 m, North
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Explanation:

According to the given information:
  •  He walked 120 m towards the east, took a right turn and walked another 100 m.
  • He then took a left turn and walked 30 m.
  • Again, he took a left turn and walked 140 m.
  • From there, he, finally took a left turn and walked 150 m to reach the bus stand

​Thus, the following diagram can be drawn :

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 He is 40 m far and in the north direction is the bus stand from the railway station

Hence, "Option 4" is the correct answer.

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