The bearing of X from Y is 196^{}. What is the bearing of Y from X ?

Correct Answer is : 016∘\;\; 016^{}016∘

Correct Answer is : 016∘\;\; 016^{}016∘

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BECE Mathematics 2016 Paper

Question : 37

Total: 40

The bearing of

X

Y

196^{\circ}

Y

X

Solution:

Concept:

The back bearing is the opposite direction, so add or subtract

180^{\circ}

Explanation:

Bearing of

X

from

Y

196^{\circ}

To find the bearing of

Y

from

X

, subtract

180^{\circ}

196^{\circ} - 180^{\circ} = 016^{\circ}

This is within the valid bearing range of

0^{\circ}

360^{\circ}

Answer:

016^{\circ}

, which is option A.

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