The West best East least is correct but only when working from TRUE to COMPASS as taught at PPL level.
The question has been asked in reverse, therefore: -
C D M V T
030 3W 027 8E 035
Check the answer in the PPL method - 035(T) - 8E = 027(M) + 3W = 030(C)
QED unless I am having a bad day!
There are loads of this in the JAA GN & RN exams often tied up with CRP5 work and seems to be a weak area for students.
All this should be explained in any good navigation book from your course provider.