P is 60 m South-East of Q. R is 60 m North-East of Q. R is in which direction of P?
- North
- North-East
- South
- South-East
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Correct answer: A. North
1. Place Q at origin. P at (60 cos 45°, −60 sin 45°). R at (60 cos 45°, +60 sin 45°).
2. R − P vector: (0, 120 sin 45°), pointing due North.
3. Therefore R is North of P.
_Source: KMAT Karnataka 2023 PYQ Q.22_