Question

From the positions in the original figure, A and C move diagonally to opposite corners and then move one side each clockwise and anticlockwise, respectively. D and B move two sides each clockwise and anti clockwise, respectively. Where is A now?

• A. At the northwest corner
• B. At the southeast corner
• C. At the northeast corner
• D. At the southwest corner
• E. Midway between original position of B and D

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

At the northeast corner

The original and final positions of A, B, C and D are shown in diagrams (i) and (ii), respectively. We can deduce that A is at the northeast corner.