Relative position after a closed rectangle with unequal verticals: Ashok: South 8 km → West 3 km → North 5 km → East 3 km. In which direction is he from the start now?
Verbal Reasoning
Direction Sense Test
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AEast
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BNorth
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CWest
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DSouth
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: South
Explanation
Introduction / Context:We determine the bearing of Ashok’s final position relative to his starting point after four orthogonal legs.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- S 8 → W 3 → N 5 → E 3.
Concept / Approach:Compute net displacement.
Step-by-Step Solution:
x: −3 + 3 = 0.y: −8 + 5 = −3.Net = (0, −3) ⇒ due South of start.Verification / Alternative check:Horizontal legs cancel; vertical legs leave 3 km southward residue.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They imply different nonzero components not present.
Common Pitfalls:Confusing “direction faced” with “direction from start”—here it asks the latter.
Final Answer:South