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From a point R, 300m north of P, a man walks eastwards to a place; Q which is 600m from ...

From a point R, 300m north of P, a man walks eastwards to a place; Q which is 600m from P. Find the bearing of P from Q correct to the nearest degree
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  • A 026\(^o\)
  • B 045\(^o\)
  • C 210\(^o\)
  • D 240\(^o\)
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:

Cos θ = \(\frac{adj}{hyp}\)

= \(\frac{300}{600}\)

= 0.5

θ = Cos - 10.5

= 60

∠RPQ = ∠PQs

So the bearing of P from Q is 180 + 60 = 240\(^o\)

Answer is D

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