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hardQ. No. 19770

Starting at X, a cyclist goes 27 km West; then 24 km North; then 12 km East; then 16 km South. Locate the cyclist relative to X.

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ANorth-East
BSouth-East
CSouth-West
DNorth-West
Correct Answer: North-WestYour Answer: D

Explanation

Step 1: Place the starting point at (0,0) and translate every move into x-y change. | Step 3: The signs of (-15,8) place the final point in the North-West direction. | Answer: Option D — North-West.

Important Notes

  • Draw a north arrow before solving and take East as positive x, West as negative x, North as positive y, and South as negative y. |
  • Combine opposite movements before calculating distance: cancel East with West and North with South. |
  • Decide the final direction from the signs of the remaining horizontal and vertical displacements. For example, positive x and negative y indicate South-East. |

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