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An aircraft flies from point O (Airport) for 400km on a bearing of 25 degrees to A and then diverts and flies 700km on a bearing of 80 degrees to B (from A). Find: 1. The distance from airport to B. 2. Bearing of aircraft at B from O to nearest degree.
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ReplyDeleteAn aircraft flies from point O (Airport) for 400km on a bearing of 25 degrees to A and then diverts and flies 700km on a bearing of 80 degrees to B (from A). Find:
1. The distance from airport to B.
2. Bearing of aircraft at B from O to nearest degree.