Facing after right, right, left from West: A boy walks West, turns right, turns right again, then turns left. Towards which direction is he now walking?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: North

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
We track only facing after a sequence of turns from an initial West heading.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Start facing West.
  • Right from West → North.
  • Right from North → East.
  • Left from East → North.


Concept / Approach:
Apply successive 90° turns relative to current heading.


Step-by-Step Solution:

West → (R) North → (R) East → (L) North.


Verification / Alternative check:
Two rights and a left from West net to a single right: West → North.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They correspond to different net rotations.


Common Pitfalls:
Assuming the second right returns to West (it returns to East).


Final Answer:
North

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