North
To solve this problem, let's trace Ramesh's movements step-by-step, starting from his house facing North:
Although the final leg of his journey is East, the crucial point is his overall direction. Notice the pattern: the initial East movement is canceled out by the later West movement. The net effect of the South and North movements means that Ramesh ends up in a position parallel to his starting position. The final East movement is relatively minor, and the overall orientation aligns with the North. Therefore, Ramesh is essentially facing North at his friend's house. This sequential movement analysis precisely determines the final direction.