The position of three ships P,Q and R at sea are illustrated in the diagram. The arrows indicated the North direction. The bearing of Q from P is 050o and lt; PQR = 72o. Calculate the bearing of R and Q

The position of three ships P,Q and R at sea are illustrated in the diagram. The arrows indicated the North direction. The bearing of Q from P is 050^o and < PQR = 72^o. Calculate the bearing of R and Q

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A 155^o
B 80^o
C 158^o
D 91^o

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
< NPQ = < PQB = 50^o(alt. < s)
< PQB = 50^o
< PQR = < PQR < PQB + < QBR = 72^o
< QBR = < PQR - < PQB = 72^o - 50^o
= 22^o
< NQR = 180 - < QBR = 180^o - 22 = 158^o, the bearing of R from Q = 158^o

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