Question

A man is facing East, turns \(90^\circ\) clockwise, then \(180^\circ\) anticlockwise, and then another \(90^\circ\) clockwise. In which direction is he facing?

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

Hint:

Always move step by step in direction problems—never try to shortcut multiple turns at once.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To determine the direction the man is facing after the series of turns, let's break down each step:

1. Initially, the man is facing East.
2. He then turns 90^\circ clockwise. Turning clockwise from East by 90^\circ directs him to face South.
3. Next, he turns 180^\circ anticlockwise. Turning anticlockwise 180^\circ from South takes him to face North.
4. Finally, he turns another 90^\circ clockwise. From North, a 90^\circ clockwise turn brings him back to East.

By calculating each step sequentially, we confirm that the man ends up facing East.

Therefore, the correct answer is East.