A man is facing towards the west. He then turns 45° clockwise, again turns 180° clockwise and then turns 270° anti-clockwise. In which direction is he facing now?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → South-West
Each 45° turn moves the facing one point round the eight-point compass, clockwise or anti-clockwise. A turn of 270° anti-clockwise ends in the same place as 90° clockwise.
Start (1): facing West
45° clockwise (2): one point from West towards North, North-West
180° clockwise (3): the opposite direction, South-East
270° anti-clockwise, that is 90° clockwise (4): from South-East to South-West
