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Praveen wishes to go to school. Starting from home, he walks towards North, turns left and then turns right after walking some distance, and finally, he turns left and reaches school. In which direction is his school situated with respect to his home?

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North – East

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North – West

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South – East

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South – West

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B
North – West

It is clear from the diagram that Praveen's school is in North-west direction with respect to home.

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