In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
A boy leaves his school and travels 8 km towards the east. He takes a left turn and travels 6 km in that direction, and then turns towards the east and travels another 5 km. Finally, he turns right and travels 10 km. In which direction is he now from his school?