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Direction sense — Govind's present heading after multiple turns Govind: 25 m West → right 10 m (North) → left 10 m (West) → left 40 m (South) → left 5 m (East) → finally left (current heading?).

Difficulty: Medium

North
South
East
West

Correct Answer: North

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:
This asks for the final facing after a chain of left/right turns.

Given Data / Assumptions:
Headings progress: West → North → West → South → East → (left) ⇒ North.

Concept / Approach:
Apply 90° turns stepwise; distances don’t alter orientation.

Final Answer:
North

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