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A plane tiles 90km on a bearing 030° and then flies 150km due east. How far east ...

A plane tiles 90km on a bearing 030° and then flies 150km due east.

How far east of the starting point is the plane?
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  • A 120km
  • B 165km
  • C 195km
  • D (150 + 45√3)km
  • E 240km
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:

complete x as in the diagram. x/90 = sin30o

x = 90 x sin30 = 45o

∴Dist = 150 + 45 = 195km

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