WBCS.LIVE practice question

Going 50m to the south of her house, Radhika turns left and goes another 20m. Then turning to the north, she goes 30m and then starts walking to her house. In which direction is she walking now?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. North
  2. South East
  3. North West
  4. West

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: North West

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) North West šŸ“š Explanation: By mapping her movements on a grid: she goes 50m South, 20m East (left turn from South), and 30m North. She is now at a point 20m South and 20m East of her house. To return to her house from this spot, she must walk toward the North and West simultaneously. Therefore, her current walking direction to reach home is North West.