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Harish drives 8 km west, turns right and drives 6 km, then turns right again and drives 8 km. In which direction is he now from his starting point?

Competition practiceDirection Sense
  • ANorth
  • BSouth
  • CEast
  • DWest

Step-by-Step Solution

West 8, then right = north 6, then right = east 8. The east-west legs cancel, so he is 6 km north of the start.
Answer: A) North

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