ECZ 2020 · O-Level Paper 1 — Bearings

In the diagram below, 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

Equal sides face equal angles: AB = AC means the angles OPPOSITE those sides are equal - and those are the angles at C and at B.

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