CAT 2002DILR Question 36

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Answer the following question based on the information given below.

In a country, the following signals are applicable:

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A man headed towards north and follows the given signals as:

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Instead of heading North, if the man was heading South, then by the end of the journey, he was

Answer & solution

  • A

    50 km towards South, 50 km towards West from his starting point.

  • B

    50 km towards North, 50 km towards West from his starting point.

  • C

    60 km towards North, 40 km towards West from his starting point.

  • 40 km towards South, 30 km towards West from his starting point.

Solution

If instead of North, the man headed for South, the map given in the solution of the second question in the set will get inverted and flipped.

∴ He will end up south-west of his starting position, instead of north-east.

∴ He ends up at 30 km West and 40 km South of his starting point.

Hence, option (d).

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