Shyam walks 2 km towards North and turns to his right and walks 4 km. He turns right and walks 3 km and again turns right and walks 4 km. He now turns back. Which direction is he going?
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Shyam walks 2 km towards North and turns to his right and walks 4 km. He turns right and walks 3 km and again turns right and walks 4 km. He now turns back. Which direction is he going?
- East
- North
- West
- South
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - East
North 2 km, right = East 4 km, right = South 3 km, right = West 4 km. He is facing West; turning back he faces East.
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