A direction pole was situated on the Road Crossing. Due to an accident, the pole turned in such a manner that the pointer which was showing East, started showing South. Sita, a traveller went to the wrong direction thinking it to be West. In what direction actually she was travelling?

Options

A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West

Answer

B

Explanation

From the Fig., It is clear that when the pointer turns, East becomes South, North becomes East, West becomes North and South becomes West as shown in Fig. II.

Therefore, the traveller must be actually in the South thinking it is West.