In the evening before sunset, Kabir walks 6 km with his shadow falling directly behind him. He then turns left and walks 8 km. How far is he from his starting point, and on which side of him does his shadow fall now?

Explanation

1. 01

   Evening shadows fall east. With the shadow behind him, Kabir walks west for 6 km.

2. 02

   Left from west is south, so he walks 8 km south.

3. 03

   Distance from the start $= \sqrt{6^2 + 8^2} = 10$ km.

4. 04

   Facing south, east is on his left, so the shadow falls to his left.