Question

N is to the East of E, G is to the South of E and L is to the West of G. N is in which direction with respect to L?

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

Hint:

Always draw a small "+" sign at the reference point (in this case, L) to easily see which quadrant the target point (N) falls into.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Use a coordinate system where North is up, South is down, East is right, and West is left.
Step 1: Plot the points relative to E.
Let E be at $(0,0)$.
• N is East of E $\rightarrow$ N is at $(1, 0)$.
• G is South of E $\rightarrow$ G is at $(0, -1)$.

Step 2: Plot L relative to G.
L is West of G $\rightarrow$ L is at $(-1, -1)$.

Step 3: Find N relative to L.
To get from L $(-1, -1)$ to N $(1, 0)$, you must move Right (East) and Up (North). Therefore, N is North East of L.