CSATLogical ReasoningDirection Sense Reasoning2024

A person walks 100 m Westward, then turns left and walks 100 m. He then takes 225° turn clockwise. In which direction is he walking now?

A

South-West

B

South-East

C

North-West

D

North-East

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. **Establish Start:** The person walks **West**. (Ignore the 100m distance as we only need direction).\n\n2. **First Turn (Left):** From West, a Left turn (90° anti-clockwise) points the person towards **South**. (Reference: PYQ 2020 on Relative Turns [40]).\n\n3. **Second Turn (225° Clockwise):** The person is now facing South. They must turn 225° clockwise.\n - *Strategy:* Break 225° into 180° + 45°.\n - *Step A (180°):* A 180° turn from South is a complete reversal, facing **North**.\n - *Step B (+45° Clockwise):* From North, turn 45° clockwise. Clockwise moves towards East.\n - The direction exactly between North and East is **North-East**.\n\n4. **Final Check:** The person is now walking in the North-East direction.

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