Question 25

waecmaths question: 

Given that Y is 20m on a bearing of 300o from X, how far south of Y is X?

Option A: 

10m

Option B: 

15m

Option C: 

25m 

Option D: 

30m

waecmaths solution: 

$XZ=20m\cos 60{}^\circ =20m\times \tfrac{1}{2}=10m$

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