X is due east point of y on a coast. Z is another point on the coast but 6.0km due south of Y. If the distance ZX is 12km, calculate the bearing of Z from X

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Mathematics - 2021 Subject: General Mathematics

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X is due east point of y on a coast. Z is another point on the coast but 6.0km due south of Y. If the distance ZX is 12km, calculate the bearing of Z from X
Answer Details

Sinθ = 612 6 12

Sinθ = 12 1 2

θ =  Sin0.5 0 .5
θ = 30°

Bearing of Z from X, (270 - 30)° = 240°

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