Multi-turn route and facing direction: A man walks 4 miles north, left 6 miles, right 3 miles, right 4 miles (rest), then straight 2 miles, right 1 mile. In which direction is he finally facing?
Verbal Reasoning
Direction Sense Test
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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ANorth
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BSouth
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CSouth-east
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DWest
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: South
Explanation
Introduction / Context:This problem checks directional tracking after multiple moves and turns, including a pause that does not affect heading.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Start facing north by implication.
- Moves: N 4 → L (to west) 6 → R (to north) 3 → R (to east) 4 → rest → straight 2 (still east) → R (to south) 1.
- Asked: final facing direction (not location).
Concept / Approach:Track headings explicitly after each turn. Rest pauses do not alter heading; “straight” means continue current heading.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Initial: face North, go 4.Left turn ⇒ face West, go 6.Right turn ⇒ face North, go 3.Right turn ⇒ face East, go 4. Rest.Straight 2 ⇒ still face East.Right turn ⇒ face South, go 1.Verification / Alternative check:Representing headings as N, W, N, E, E, S confirms the final orientation is South.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- North/East/West conflict with the last right turn to south.
- South-east is a bearing, not a facing after a single orthogonal step.
Common Pitfalls:Confusing “facing” with “position from start.” The question asks only the facing direction at the end.
Final Answer:South