ECZ 2020 · O-Level Paper 1 — Bearings

In the diagram, the bearing of C from A is 160°. Angle ACB is 30° and AB = AC. Find (a) angle BAC.

Diagram for ECZ 2020 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. 60°
  • B. 30°
  • C. 120°
  • D. 150°

Verified working — step 1

Since AB = AC, triangle ABC is isosceles with equal base angles: angle ABC = angle ACB = 30°. So angle BAC = 180° - 30° - 30° = …

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