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    Apr 29, 2012, 09:57 AM
    Bearings in maths.
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    A ship is due south of a lighthouse
    It sails on a bearing of 055 degrees for a distance of 80km
    Until it is due east of the lighthouse

    How far is it now from the lighthouse? Can you help me please by explaining how I do this, thanks.

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