An arrow points north. It is turned 270 degrees clockwise. Which way does it point now?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. West
- Step 1: 90 degrees clockwise from north is east.
- Step 2: 180 degrees is south and 270 degrees is west.
Answer
West.
Why not the others: East is a 90 degree turn, south is a 180 degree turn and north-west is a 315 degree turn.
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