Tina drives 45 km East, turns right and drives 65 km (toward South), then turns left and drives 33 km. After these moves, which direction is she facing?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: East

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The problem asks only for the final facing direction, not the final location. That lets us ignore distances for orientation and focus purely on left/right turns from the current heading.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Start heading: East (first leg).
  • Turn right once → heading becomes South.
  • Turn left once → heading becomes East again.
  • Distances (45, 65, 33 km) do not affect facing, only the turns do.


Concept / Approach:
For orientation-only questions, apply each turn relative to the present heading. Right from East is South; left from South is East.



Step-by-Step Solution:
Initial: East.Right turn → South.Left turn → East.Final facing = East.



Verification / Alternative check:
Sketch a simple compass and rotate 90° at each instruction to confirm.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
North/West/South do not match the left/right sequence applied from East.



Common Pitfalls:
Letting distances bias orientation; distances do not change facing.



Final Answer:
East

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