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Direction after a 135° right turn: Determine the required compass direction. Path: 25 m West → right 10 m (North) → right 15 m (East). Final instruction: Turn right by 135° and cover 30 m. Question: In which compass direction should P go for the last leg?

Difficulty: Medium

West
South
South-West
South-East

Correct Answer: South-West

Explanation:

Heading before the last turnAfter the third leg, P is facing East.

Apply the 135° right turnFrom East, a right (clockwise) 90° points South; an additional 45° points toward South-West.

ConclusionThe final leg should be in the South-West direction.

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