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The bearing of a point P from another point Q is 310o. If |PQ| =…

The bearing of a point P from another point Q is 310o. If |PQ| = 200m, how far west of Q is P?
  • A.
    128.6m
  • B.
    153.2m
  • C.
    167.8m
  • D.
    187.9m
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

cos 40 = (frac{x}{200})
x – 200 x cosx
= 200 x 0.7660
x = 153.2m