Early morning, a person faces the Sun (hence faces East). He turns right and walks 2 km, then turns right again and walks 3 km. Which direction is he facing now?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: West

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Because it is early morning, facing the Sun implies the initial heading is East. The rest is a sequence of right turns, after which we must determine the final facing.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Initial facing: East (Sunrise).
  • First right turn → face South; walk 2 km.
  • Second right turn → face West; walk 3 km.
  • Only the final facing is required, not the endpoint.


Concept / Approach:
A right turn changes the heading by +90° each time relative to the current direction. Lengths do not affect the final facing.



Step-by-Step Solution:

East → (right) South.South → (right) West.Final facing: West.


Verification / Alternative check:
Using the cycle N → E → S → W, a right turn from East is South; another right leads to West.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • North or South do not match the two right turns from East.
  • North-East is a diagonal, not obtained by right-angle turns here.


Common Pitfalls:
Assuming the starting direction is North by default; here, the Sun clue fixes it to East.



Final Answer:
West

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