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WAEC Mathematics 2004 Question 29

Question 29

Bearings

A point X is on the bearing 342° from a point Y. What is the bearing of Y from X?

  1. A.342°
  2. B.252°
  3. C.198°
  4. D.162°
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Answer: D (162°)

Explanation

Reverse the direction by subtracting 180° (since 342° is more than 180°): 342 − 180 = 162°.