WAEC Mathematics 2009 Question 26

Question 26

Bearings

Use the diagram to answer this question. Find the bearing of X from Y.

Diagram for this question
  1. A.300°
  2. B.240°
  3. C.120°
  4. D.60°
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Answer: B (240°)

Explanation

The bearing of Y from X is 060°. The back bearing is 060° + 180° = 240°.