Final answer:
Following the provided directions from South Dakota, through Kansas, west to Utah, and finally to the northwest bordering state would land you in Idaho, which is not listed. However, among the provided options, Montana is the closest correct answer.
Step-by-step explanation:
To determine which state you end up in after following these directions, let's go through each of the steps one by one.
- Starting in South Dakota and moving two states south along the 100-degree longitude line, you first pass through Nebraska and then arrive in Kansas.
- Next, going two states west from Kansas, you move through Colorado and into Utah.
- Finally, from Utah, going to the bordering northwest state would land you in Idaho.
However, Idaho is not one of the options provided. It's likely there's a misunderstanding in the question's phrasing or options. Assuming an error and considering the provided options, the closest correct option would be Montana (D), which is north of Wyoming and would typically be considered northwest of Utah.
Therefore, the most appropriate answer would be Montana (D).