A ship sails a distance of 50km in the direction S50ºE and then sails in the distance of 50km in the direction N40ºE. Find the bearing of the ship from its original position.
A
S90\(^0\)E
B
N40\(^0\)
C
S95\(^0\)E
D
N85\(^0\)E
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The bearing of the ship from its original position is S90ºE
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #69869)