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WAEC Mathematics 2013 Question 26

Question 26

Bearings

The bearing of Y from X is 060° and the bearing of Z from Y = 060°. Find the bearing of X from Z.

  1. A.300°
  2. B.240°
  3. C.180°
  4. D.120°
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Answer: B (240°)

Explanation

X, Y and Z lie on one straight line in the direction 060°, so X is in the opposite direction from Z: 060° + 180° = 240°.