GATE ME 2021 Set 2 — Question 5

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The front door of Mr. X's house faces East. Mr. X leaves the house, walking 50 m straight from the back door that is situated directly opposite to the front door. He then turns to his right, walks for another 50 m and stops. The direction of the point Mr. X is now located at with respect to the starting point is___________

Correct answer (D) North-West Solution 1. The front door faces East, so the back door faces West. 2. Mr. X walks 50 m West from the back door (starting point). 3. He then turns right. Facing West, a right turn is towards the North. 4. He walks 50 m North. 5. His final position is 50 m West and 50 m North of the starting point. This direction is North-West. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (D) North-West Solution 1. The front door faces East, so the back door faces West. 2. Mr. X walks 50 m West from the back door (starting point). 3. He then turns right. Facing West, a right turn is towards the North. 4. He walks 50 m North. 5. His final position is 50 m West and 50 m North of the starting point. This direction is North-West.

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