I am moving towards south. I walk 2 km and then I turn 30° anticlockwise and…

2024

I am moving towards south. I walk 2 km and then I turn 30° anticlockwise and walk for 15km. Now I turn 285° clockwise and walk 3 km. Then I again turn 15° clockwise and walk 0.5 km. Which direction is opposite to the direction I am facing?

  1. A.

    East

  2. B.

    South West

  3. C.

    West

  4. D.

    North East

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Correct answer: C

Key idea: track your bearing (degrees clockwise from North) as you turn.

  1. Start facing south = 180°.

  2. Turn 30° anticlockwise (left): 180° − 30° = 150°.

  3. Turn 285° clockwise (right): 150° + 285° = 435° → 435° mod 360° = 75°.

  4. Turn 15° clockwise: 75° + 15° = 90°, which is East.

Therefore you are facing East; the direction opposite to East is West. Final answer: West.

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