Direction sense — tourist's final direction from start A tourist drives 10 km West, turns left and drives 4 km, then drives East 4 km, turns right and drives 5 km, then turns left and drives 6 km. In which direction is he from the starting point?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: South

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
We must compute the net displacement direction after multiple turns and legs.



Given Data / Assumptions:
Path (x,y): West 10 → South 4 → East 4 → South 5 → East 6.



Concept / Approach:
Add components: West/East affect x; North/South affect y.



Step-by-Step Solution:
x: −10 + 0 + 4 + 0 + 6 = 0.y: 0 − 4 + 0 − 5 + 0 = −9.Net = (0, −9) ⇒ due South of start.



Verification / Alternative check:
Sketch shows the path ends directly below the origin.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
North/East/West contradict the zero x and negative y result.



Final Answer:
South

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