School location relative to house: Ram: 10 m South, left (East) 25 m, left (North) 40 m, right (East) 5 m to school. In which direction is the school from his house?
Verbal Reasoning
Direction Sense Test
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ANorth
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BSouth-West
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CNorth-East
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DEast
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: North-East
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Aggregate components to determine the quadrant of the final point relative to the start.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Vertical: −10 + 40 = +30 m North.
- Horizontal: +25 + 5 = +30 m East.
Concept / Approach:Final vector (East 30, North 30) ⇒ school lies to the North-East.
Step-by-Step Solution:
(0,0) → (0,−10) → (25,−10) → (25,30) → (30,30).Verification / Alternative check:Equal positive components produce a 45° NE direction.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:East ignores the North component; North ignores the East component; South-West is opposite.
Common Pitfalls:Mistaking the last right as turning to South.
Final Answer:North-East