Question 84

Logical Reasoning Directions Easy

Gopal starts from his house towards West. After walking a distance of 30 meters, he turned towards right and walked 20 meters. He turned left and after moving a distance of 10 meters, turned to his left again and walked 40 meters. He then turned left and walked 5 meters. Finally, he turns to his left. In which direction is he walking now?

(A) North
(B) South
(C) East
(D) South West
✓ Correct Answer: Option A Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

Direction Trace

  1. Start:

    Faces West and walks 30 m West.

  2. Step 2:

    Turns right (from West → North) and walks 20 m North.

  3. Step 3:

    Turns left (from North → West) and walks 10 m West.

  4. Step 4:

    Turns left again (from West → South) and walks 40 m South.

  5. Step 5:

    Turns left (from South → East) and walks 5 m East.

  6. Final turn:

    Turns left (from East → North).


Final Answer: North.

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