Facing east, a person turns 90 degrees anticlockwise, then turns another 90 degrees anticlockwise. Which direction is he facing now?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Analytical Reasoning MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Facing east, a person turns 90 degrees anticlockwise, then turns another 90 degrees anticlockwise. Which direction is he facing now?”
The accepted answer is A. West. Turning 90 degrees anticlockwise from east faces north; turning a further 90 degrees anticlockwise faces west.
- A. West ✓
- B. South
Why not B: “South” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. West. Turning 90 degrees anticlockwise from east faces north; turning a further 90 degrees anticlockwise faces west.
- C. North
Why not C: “North” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. West. Turning 90 degrees anticlockwise from east faces north; turning a further 90 degrees anticlockwise faces west.
- D. East
Why not D: “East” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. West. Turning 90 degrees anticlockwise from east faces north; turning a further 90 degrees anticlockwise faces west.
Correct answer
A. West
Explanation
Turning 90 degrees anticlockwise from east faces north; turning a further 90 degrees anticlockwise faces west.
Source: Analytical Reasoning Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, aptitude, NTS
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