Question

A hiker travels 3 km due east then 2 km on a bearing of 110°. Find: a) how far south the hiker is from the starting point Hint: construct a right angle triangle b) how far east the hiker is from the starting point c) The bearing from the starting point to the finishing point

Answer 1

A) 0.47 km

B) 4.88 km

C) 6.25°

Explanation:

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