Question

A man is facing west. He runs 45° in the clockwise direction and then another 180° in the same direction and then 270° in the anticlockwise direction. Which direction is he facing now?

• A. South
• B. North-West
• C. West
• D. South-West

Hint:

When working with directions and angles, it helps to visualize the movements step by step, and pay attention to whether the direction is clockwise or anticlockwise.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the initial position 
The man starts facing West. 
Step 2: First move 
The man runs 45° in the clockwise direction. 
From West, 45° clockwise will bring him to North-West. 
Step 3: Second move 
He then runs 180° in the same direction. 
From North-West, 180° clockwise brings him to South-East. 
Step 4: Third move 
The man then runs 270° in the anticlockwise direction. 
From South-East, 270° anticlockwise brings him to South-West. 
Step 5: Conclusion 
After these moves, the man is facing South-West. 
Final Answer: The man is facing (d) South-West.