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Bank Exam Direction & Distance – Page 25 (Premium Guide)

Directions • Distance • Shortest Path • Shortcut Techniques



Basic Directions

North (↑)

South (↓)

East (→)

West (←)


Shortcut Trick

Always assume initial direction as North unless specified.


Left & Right Turns

  • Facing North → Right = East, Left = West
  • Facing East → Right = South, Left = North
  • Facing South → Right = West, Left = East
  • Facing West → Right = North, Left = South

Practice Questions

Q1.

Person walks 10m North, then 5m East

Final direction: North-East


Q2.

10m North → 10m South

Final position: Same point


Q3.

5m East → 5m South

Direction: South-East


Distance Calculation (Shortcut)

Use Pythagoras Rule Distance = √(x² + y²)


Q4.

3m East, 4m North

= √(3² + 4²) = 5m


Q5.

6m East, 8m North

= √(36 + 64) = 10m


Advanced Question

Q6.

10m North → 5m East → 10m South

Remaining: 5m East


Q7.

Facing North → Right → Right

Final direction: South


Topper Tips

  • Draw diagram quickly
  • Track direction step-by-step
  • Use Pythagoras for distance
  • Avoid confusion in turns

Exam Strategy

  • Solve within 15–20 seconds
  • Attempt easy direction questions first
  • Skip complex paths initially

Final Tip

Draw → Track → Calculate → Answer


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