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JAMB Mathematics 2005 Question 35

Question 35

Bearings

From the diagram above, find the bearing of R from S.

Diagram for this question
  1. A.226°
  2. B.224°
  3. C.136°
  4. D.134°
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Answer: B (224°)

Explanation

In the right-angled triangle ORS, ∠OSR = 90° − 44° = 46°. R lies 46° south of due west from S, so the bearing is 270° − 46° = 224°.