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A fishing boat sails 10 km North in still water, then turns West and sails 12 km, then turns North and sails 15 km, then turns to its left and sails 12 km. Where is the boat now with reference to its starting position?

A fishing boat sails 10 km North in still water, then turns West and sails 12 km, then turns North and sails 15 km, then turns to its left and sails 12 km. Where is the boat now with reference to its starting position? Correct Answer Northwest

We trace the direction path as described in question:

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Hence, the boat is now in Northwest direction of starting position.

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