A ship sails a distance of 50km in the direction S50ºE and then sails in the distance of 50km in the direction N40ºE. Find the bearing of the ship from its original position.

a

S90\(^0\)E

b

N40\(^0\)

c

S95\(^0\)E

d

N85\(^0\)E

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Deestars
1 year ago

I got it but was failed

Schboi01
1 year ago

But tan 40 is not 1

It is tan 45 that is 1

So the right answer should be N85°E

thanks to the my school app

Peacemaker12
1 year ago

full explanation

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Susanna01
2 months ago

please don't confuse people with this answers

Susanna01
2 months ago

i really don't like this , the answer is N85°E, I've confirmed it, please Cross check before posting answer, its misleads students alot
thanks 👍

DevChris
4 weeks ago

its meant to be D

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