A man is facing towards the west and turns through 45° clockwise, again 180°…
2024
A man is facing towards the west and turns through 45° clockwise, again 180° clockwise and then turns through 270° anti-clockwise. In which direction is he facing now?
- A.
Northwest
- B.
Southwest
- C.
Eastwest
- D.
Westwest
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Correct answer: B
Solution: compute each turn as an angle and map to compass directions.
Start facing West = 270°.
Turn 45° clockwise: 270° + 45° = 315° → Northwest.
Turn 180° clockwise: 315° + 180° = 495° ≡ 135° → Southeast.
Turn 270° anti-clockwise (counter-clockwise): 135° − 270° = −135° ≡ 225° → Southwest.
Final direction: Southwest