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Direction sense — Raheja's relative direction from start Raheja: 3 km North → 4 km East → 2 km West → 3 km West. In which direction is he from the starting point?

Q: Direction sense — Raheja's relative direction from start Raheja: 3 km North → 4 km East → 2 km West → 3 km West. In which direction is he from the starting point?

Introduction / Context: Find bearing from origin after pure N/E/W moves. Given Data / Assumptions: Coordinates: (−1, 3) relative to start. Concept / Approach: Negative x and positive y imply North-West. Final Answer: North-West

Difficulty: Easy

North-West
South
North
West

Correct Answer: North-West

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:
Find bearing from origin after pure N/E/W moves.

Given Data / Assumptions:
Coordinates: (−1, 3) relative to start.

Concept / Approach:
Negative x and positive y imply North-West.

Final Answer:
North-West

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