Question

A ship sails 95 km on a bearing of 140 degrees,than further on 102km on a bearing of 260degrees,and than returns directly to its starting point.Find the length and bearing of the return journey

Answer 1

1. 98.7 km

2. 303.5 degree

Explanation:

Using the alternate angle, the angle at B will be 50 + 10 = 60 degree.

To calculate the length AC of the returning journey, use cosine formula to calculate it.

To find the bearing of the returning journey, use sine rule to calculate it.

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