Question

A horse is taken out every morning by the owner whose home faces East. They walk 200 m West, then 500 m in the South direction. Which direction should they take to reach home?

• A. South-East
• B. South-West
• C. North-East
• D. North-West

Hint:

To return to start, move in the direction opposite to the net displacement.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Concept
Direction Sense test.
Step 2: Meaning
Track the movement relative to the starting point (home).
Step 3: Analysis
- Starting point = Home. - Move 200m West. - Move 500m South. - The horse is now West and South of the home. - To return home, they must move opposite: East and North.
Step 4: Conclusion
Hence, they should take the North-East direction to reach home.
Final Answer:(C)