ECZ 2017 · O-Level Paper 1 — Bearings
Two boats X and Y leave port P at the same time. X travels on a bearing of 159° and Y on a bearing of 215°, as shown in the diagram. Given that angle PYX = 41°, find the bearing of X from Y.
- A. 041°
- B. 056°
- C. 076°
- D. 118°
Verified working — step 1
The back-bearing of P from Y is 215° − 180° = 035°. X lies a further 41° clockwise (angle PYX = 41°), so the bearing of X from Y = 035° + 41° = …The full step-by-step working and final answer are included with Premium — checked against ECZ marking standards.
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