Direction sense — Suresh's final position relative to start Suresh walks 7 km East, turns left and walks 4 km, turns right and walks 5 km, then turns right and walks 4 km. In which direction is he now from his starting point?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: East

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This tests relative direction from the origin after multiple orthogonal moves.



Given Data / Assumptions:
Moves: +7 East → +4 North → +5 East → −4 North.



Concept / Approach:
Compute net displacement components (x, y) from the starting point.



Step-by-Step Solution:
East total = 7 + 5 = 12.North total = 4 − 4 = 0.Net vector = (12, 0), i.e., due East of the origin.



Verification / Alternative check:
Plotting on grid shows the final point lies on the same east–west line as the start, to its East.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
North/South would require nonzero y; West contradicts the positive x result.



Common Pitfalls:
Forgetting that consecutive opposite vertical legs cancel.



Final Answer:
East

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