A man drives 5 km north, then 5 km west, then 5 km south. Which direction is he from start? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A man drives 5 km north, then 5 km west, then 5 km south. Which direction is he from start?
A. North
B. West
C. South
D. East
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
North 5, west 5, south 5 -> net west 5 km.

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Question #1
Jadeja 3 km towards north. After walking turns to the left and walks 7 km. Walks, then turns left and walks 6 km. Walks and then turns left and walks 7 km. And it goes on. In which direction is Jadeja facing?
A. East
B. North
C. West
D. South

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Starts North. 1st left turn = West. 2nd left turn = South. 3rd left turn = East. Jadeja is facing East.

This question belongs to: Reasoning Direction Sense Test
Question #2
An insect can walk in both forward and reverse directions. He walks forward for 3 minutes and then reverse for 2 minutes. He walks at the speed of 5 meters per minute. In what minimum time will he be able to cover 105 metres?
A. 96 minutes
B. 100 minutes
C. 93 minutes
D. 105 minutes

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
In one 5-minute cycle, the insect walks 15m forward and 10m reverse, yielding a net progress of 5m per cycle. After 18 cycles (90 minutes), it has advanced 90m. In the next 3 minutes, it walks continuously forward at 5m/min, covering 15m. 90m + 15m = 105m. Total time = 90 + 3 = 93 minutes.

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Question #3
A soldier walks 2 km towards north, then he turns left and walks 3 km, again he turns left and walks continuously. In which direction is he walking now?
A. West
B. North
C. East
D. South

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
North 2, left (west) 3, left (south). He is walking south.

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