Which true bearing is the same as S48°W?
A - HSC - SSCE Mathematics Standard - Question 8 - 2022 - Paper 1
Question 8
Which true bearing is the same as S48°W?
A. 132°
B. 222°
C. 228°
D. 312°
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Which true bearing is the same as S48°W?
A - HSC - SSCE Mathematics Standard - Question 8 - 2022 - Paper 1
Convert S48°W to True Bearing
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To convert the bearing S48°W to a true bearing, start by recognizing that the compass direction 'South' corresponds to an angle of 180°.
From 'South', you move 48° towards the West. Therefore, the true bearing can be calculated as:
180°+48°=228°
Thus, the true bearing equivalent to S48°W is 228°.
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Based on the calculation, the correct answer is C. 228°.
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