ECZ 2017 · O-Level Paper 1 — Bearings
Two boats X and Y leave port P; X on a bearing of 159° and Y on a bearing of 215° (see diagram), with angle PYX = 41°. Find the bearing of P from X.
- A. 339°
- B. 021°
- C. 159°
- D. 201°
Verified working — step 1
X was reached from P on a bearing of 159°, so the return direction (P from X) is the back bearing: 159° + 180° = …The full step-by-step working and final answer are included with Premium — checked against ECZ marking standards.
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