Question 64
MediumOriginal questionPoint K is 5 km east of point J and also 5 km north of point L. In which direction is L from J?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
K is 5 km east of J.
K is 5 km north of L, so L is 5 km south of K.
From J, L is 5 km east and 5 km south: south-east.
Worth noting
'K is north of L' puts L south of K. North-east reads it the wrong way round; north-west is J seen from L.
- Concept
- Reading 'X is north of Y' in reverse
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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