Question

A person facing north turns 90 degrees clockwise, then 180 degrees, and finally 90 degrees anticlockwise. Which direction is the person facing now?

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

Hint:

Track each turn in order, or add signed rotations to get the net turn from north.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: First turn.
Facing north, a 90 degree clockwise turn gives east.
Step 2: Second turn.
A 180 degree turn from east gives west.
Step 3: Third turn.
A 90 degree anticlockwise turn from west gives south.
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