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Direction Sense Test
4.
A man walks 5 km toward south and then turns to the right. After walking 3 km he turns to the left and walks 5 km. Now in which direction is he from the starting place?
West
South
North-East
South-West
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Hence required direction is South-West.

Discussion:
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Raja Ambati said:   8 years ago
Yes, how D is the right answer?

Give me the correct explanation please.
Kalyan said:   8 years ago
The direction which he is from the last point is SOUTH.
If you read the question property you will find the answer.

The question was,
Direction which he is from d starting point ?
So it's SOUTH WEST.
Asmita said:   8 years ago
Answer should be South East.
Ahmed said:   8 years ago
It can be north east also.
Fia said:   8 years ago
Please anyone answer me.

A and B start walking in opposite directions. A walked 2km and B walked 3km. Then each turned right and walked 4km. Then they turned right. A walked 3km and B walked 2km. How far distance apart are they at the end?
TANMOY said:   7 years ago
@Fia.

The answer will be 5 km.
Venuvicky said:   7 years ago
I could not understand will you explain properly?
Sireesha said:   7 years ago
I am not understanding this. Please explain me to get it.
Zaara said:   7 years ago
I think direction should be north - east.
Chhaya said:   7 years ago
The answer is correct, because If we stand at point A and look at point D, then the direction will be SOUTH-WEST.
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