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A person walks 4 km towards the east, turns left and walks 3 km, then turns left again and walks 4 km. In which direction is he now from his starting point?

Competition practiceDirection Sense
  • AEast
  • BNorth
  • CWest
  • DSouth

Step-by-Step Solution

The 4 km east and the final 4 km west cancel, leaving a net 3 km to the north. So he is north of the start.
Answer: B) North

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