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WAEC Mathematics 2014 Question 29

Question 29

Bearings

A ship sails x km due east to a point E and continues x km due north to F. Find the bearing of F from the starting point.

  1. A.045°
  2. B.090°
  3. C.135°
  4. D.225°
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Answer: A (045°)

Explanation

Equal distances east and north make a 45° angle with north, so the bearing is 045°.