Question 55
EasyOriginal questionBus stop X is 5 km south of bus stop Y, and Y is 5 km east of bus stop Z. In which direction is X from Z?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Start at Z. Y is 5 km east of Z.
X is 5 km south of Y, so X is 5 km east and 5 km south of Z.
Equal east and south amounts: X is south-east of Z.
Worth noting
North-west is Z as seen from X.
- Concept
- Direction through an intermediate point
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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