Manas rode his cycle 5 km towards South, then he took a left turn and cycled 12 km, then he took a left and cycled 10 km more. Now, which direction is he facing?
North
The correct answer is North.
A left turn from North leads to West, from West to South, from South to East, and from East to North. Similarly, a right turn from North leads to East, from East to South, from South to West, and from West to North. Visualizing the directions on a compass rose or drawing a simple diagram can help solve these problems accurately. Always carefully note the starting direction of movement and the direction faced after each turn.
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What is the shortest distance between R and T?
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