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Trigonometry — Question 298

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QUESTION 298 (6 marks)

Two kayakers leave jetty AA. Kayaker BB travels 1616 km on a bearing of 065∘065^\circ and kayaker CC travels 2222 km on a bearing of 135∘135^\circ.
North arrow at A. AB=16 km on bearing 065 degrees; AC=22 km on bearing 135 degrees; BC is dashed. Not to scale.
a)
Determine their separation, to 0.10.1 km.
[3 marks]
b)
Determine the bearing of BB from CC, to the nearest degree.
[3 marks]
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