Question on: WAEC Mathematics - 1999

The diagram shows the position of three ships A, B and C at sea. B is due north of C such that |AB| = |BC| and the bearing of B from A = 040°. What is the bearing of A from C

A
040o
B
070o
C
110o
D
290o
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Correct Option: D

< ABC = 40° (alternate angles)

\(\therefore\) < ACB = \(\frac{180° - 40°}{2}\)

= 70°

\(\therefore\) Bearing of A from C = 360° - 70° 

= 290°

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