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Direction sense — taxi driver's current facing A taxi goes 10 km North, turns left 5 km (West), waits, then turns right and goes 10 km (North). After 25 km total, which direction is he facing now?

Q: Direction sense — taxi driver's current facing A taxi goes 10 km North, turns left 5 km (West), waits, then turns right and goes 10 km (North). After 25 km total, which direction is he facing now?

Introduction / Context: We are asked for the orientation after the final leg. Given Data / Assumptions: Final movement is northward; waiting does not affect heading. Final Answer: North

Difficulty: Easy

South
North
East
South-east

Correct Answer: North

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:
We are asked for the orientation after the final leg.

Given Data / Assumptions:
Final movement is northward; waiting does not affect heading.

Final Answer:
North

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