The bearing of a point X from a point Y is 074°. What is the bearing of Y from X?

  • A 106o
  • B 146o
  • C 164o
  • D 254o
  • E 286o
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The correct answer is D. 254o

< YXS = 74° (alternate angles, N\(_1\) S\(_1\) // N\(_2\) S\(_2\))

N\(_2\) E\(_2\) S\(_2\) = 180°

\(\therefore\) Bearing of Y from X = 180° + 74°

= 254°

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