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WAEC Mathematics 2024 Question 24

Question 24

Bearings

Given that P is 25 m on a bearing of 330° from Q, how far south of P is Q?

  1. A.25.2 m
  2. B.21.7 m
  3. C.19.8 m
  4. D.18.5 m
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Answer: B (21.7 m)

Explanation

The bearing 330° is 30° west of north, so the north–south distance is 25 cos 30° ≈ 21.7 m.