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Points P, Q and R are on the same horizontal ground such that point P is due south of R and point Q is due...

Points P, Q and R are on the same horizontal ground such that point P is due south of R and point Q is due west of point R. S is a point at the top of a tower, 20m vertically above R. The angles of elevation of S from P and Q are 27° and 35° respectfully. Calculate to the nearest degree, the bearing of Q from P.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on August 26, 2019 at 13:23

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