Raju: start facing North and move 20 km; turn right and move 20 km; move 10 km in the North-East direction; turn right and move 20 km; turn right and move 20 km; finally turn left and move 20 km. Now, which direction is Raju facing?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: North-West

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Unlike purely axial walks, this sequence includes diagonal motion (North-East) and several turns thereafter. We must track the facing after each turn, including from diagonal headings.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Start facing North (20 km).
  • Right → face East (20 km).
  • Move 10 km North-East (heading NE).
  • Right from NE → face SE (20 km).
  • Right from SE → face SW (20 km).
  • Left from SW → face NW (20 km).


Concept / Approach:
For diagonal headings, a right turn rotates the facing 90° clockwise along the 8-wind compass (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW). Apply each stated turn relative to the current diagonal or axial heading.



Step-by-Step Solution:
North → (right) East.East → then move NE (heading becomes NE).NE → (right) SE.SE → (right) SW.SW → (left) NW.Final facing = North-West.



Verification / Alternative check:
Plot the headings on an 8-point compass ring and advance one step per 90° turn in the specified direction; you land on NW.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
SE/NE/SW correspond to intermediate headings in the sequence, not the final orientation after the last left turn.



Common Pitfalls:
Treating diagonal turns as if they were axial; ensure turns are relative to the current heading.



Final Answer:
North-West

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