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The boats X, Y and Z are such that Y is 500km on a bearing of 030⁰ from X. Z is 750km from Y and...

The boats X, Y and Z are such that Y is 500km on a bearing of 030⁰ from X. Z is 750km from Y and on a bearing of 140⁰ from X. Calculate;

a) The distance of Z from X.

b) The bearing of X from Z.

c) The shortest distance from X to the direct route between Y and Z.

d) Boat S is sighted 900km due east of Y. Calculate the distance of S from Z.

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 27, 2019 at 05:57

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