WAEC Mathematics 2026 Question 20

Question 20

Bearings

A pilot flies from Lisbon to Kuala Lumpur on a bearing of 163°. If the pilot flew from Kuala Lumpur to Lisbon on the same route, find the bearing

  1. A.343°
  2. B.187°
  3. C.243°
  4. D.017°
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Answer: A (343°)

Explanation

The return bearing is 163° + 180° = 343°.