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?
Verbal Reasoning
Direction Sense Test
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ANorth-East
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BNorth
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CWest
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DSouth
Answer
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