$A$ man leaves for his office from his house. He walks towards east. After moving a distance of $20 \, m$,he turns towards south and walks $10 \, m$. Then he walks $35 \, m$ towards west and further $5 \, m$ towards north. He then turns towards east and walks $15 \, m$. What is the straight distance in metres between his initial and final positions?

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    none of these

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