Turn sequence from a westward start: A man starts walking West, then turns right, then right again, then left. Towards which direction is he walking now?
Verbal Reasoning
Direction Sense Test
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ANorth
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BSouth
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CWest
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DEast
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: North
Explanation
Introduction / Context:A concise orientation test with successive turns from an initial westward heading.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Start: West.
- Right turn ⇒ North.
- Right turn ⇒ East.
- Left turn ⇒ North.
Concept / Approach:Update heading after each turn; distance is irrelevant for heading.
Step-by-Step Solution:
West → (R) North → (R) East → (L) North.Verification / Alternative check:Clockwise/anticlockwise compass cycle confirms final North.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- East/West/South contradict the final left from East.
Common Pitfalls:Over-tracking position; only the final heading is asked.
Final Answer:North