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  • 25-03-2021
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A ship is 40 miles east and 25 miles south of port. The captain wants to sail directly to port. What bearing should be taken?

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  • 27-03-2021

Answer:

N58°W

Step-by-step explanation:

The trigonometry diagram has been attached below :

To obtain the angle θ ;

Tan θ = opposite / Adjacent

Tan θ = 40 / 25

Tan θ = 1.6

θ = tan^-1(1.6)

θ = 57.99°

Henve, bearing directly to Port is :

N58°W

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