Chapter 1 - Measurement and Problem Solving - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 31: 60

$a). (4)\, south\, of\, west,$ $b). 707m.$

a). Since we first go 1000 m N, 500 m W, 1500 m S, In N-S direction, the stadium is 1500-1000=500 m S to home. So, the stadium is 500 m W and 500 m S of home. i.e. south of west. b). Distance = $500\sqrt 2$ = 707m.