Two delivery agents, Riya and Meera, start from the same warehouse and cycle 60 meters east to reach a crossroads. From there, Riya turns right and pedals 80 meters, while Meera turns left and rides 50 meters. Then Riya takes a left turn and continues for another 60 meters before stopping. Meera also takes a right turn and covers 60 meters before halting.
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Riya and Meera, total distance covered is 370m.
Statement II: The shortest distance between Riya and Meera is 130 meters.
Select the correct answer from below:

(a) Only Statement I is correct.
(b) Only Statement II is correct.
(c) Both Statements I and II are correct.
(d) None of the Statements is correct.

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Two delivery agents, Riya and Meera, start from the same warehouse and cycle 60 meters east to reach a crossroads. From there, Riya turns right and pedals 80 meters, while Meera turns left and rides 50 meters. Then Riya takes a left turn and continues for another 60 meters before stopping. Meera also takes a right turn and covers 60 meters before halting.
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Riya and Meera, total distance covered is 370m.
Statement II: The shortest distance between Riya and Meera is 130 meters.
Select the correct answer from below:

(a) Only Statement I is correct.
(b) Only Statement II is correct.
(c) Both Statements I and II are correct.
(d) None of the Statements is correct.

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Riya&rsquo;s path:
60 m east
80 m south
60 m east
&rarr; Total = 60 + 80 + 60 = 200 m
Meera&rsquo;s path:
60 m east
50 m north
60 m east
&rarr; Total = 60 + 50 + 60 = 170 m
Total distance covered = 200 + 170 = 370 m &rarr; Statement I is correct
Final positions:
Riya at (120, &ndash;80)
Meera at (120, 50)
&rarr; Vertical distance = 130 m &rarr; Statement II is correct

Hence, option c is correct.

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Two delivery agents, Riya and Meera, start from the same warehouse and cycle 60 meters east to reach a crossroads. From there, Riya turns right and pedals 80 meters, while Meera turns left and rides 50 meters. Then Riya takes a left turn and continues for another 60 meters before stopping. Meera also takes a right turn and covers 60 meters before halting. Consider the following statements: Statement I: Riya and Meera, total distance covered is 370m. Statement II: The shortest distance between Riya and Meera is 130 meters. Select the correct answer from below: (a) Only Statement I is correct. (b) Only Statement II is correct. (c) Both Statements I and II are correct. (d) None of the Statements is correct.