Question 51
EasyOriginal questionTown P is 6 km north of town Q, and town R is 6 km east of Q. In which direction is P from R?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Put Q at the centre: P is 6 km up (north) and R is 6 km to the right (east).
From R, P is 6 km west and 6 km north.
Equal amounts west and north: P is north-west of R.
Worth noting
South-east is R as seen from P. Always stand at the town after 'from'.
- Concept
- Direction between two places placed from a common point
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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