Four towns R, T, K and G are such that T is 84km directly to the North of R, and K is on a bearing...

Four towns R, T, K and G are such that T is 84km directly to the North of R, and K is on a bearing of 295⁰ from R at a distance of 60km. G is on a bearing of 340⁰ from K and a distance of 30km.
a) Using a scale of 1cm represents 10km, make an accurate scale drawing to show the relative positions of the towns.
b) Using the diagram above find;
i) The distance and bearing of T from G.
ii) The distance and bearing of K from T.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on August 16, 2019 at 13:40

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