WAEC Mathematics 2014 Objective — Question 29
Question 29 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A ship sails x km due east to a point E and continues x km due north to a point F. Find the bearing of F from the starting point.
- A. 045°Correct
- B. 090°
- C. 135°
- D. 225°
Explanation
tan θ = opposite/adjacent = x/x = 1, so θ=45°. The bearing of F from the starting point (north-east direction) is 045°.
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