Four towns A, B, C and D are such that B is 84km direct to the north of A and C is on a bearing...

Four towns A, B, C and D are such that B is 84km direct to the north of A and C is on a bearing of N 65^oW from A at a distance of 60km. D is on a bearing of 340^o from C at a distance of 30km. Using a scale of 1 cm rep 10km
a) Make an accurate scale drawing showing the relative positions of the towns
b) Find the distance and bearing of B from C
c) Find the distance and bearing of D from B
d) Find the bearing of A from D

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Kavungya answered the question on November 12, 2019 at 10:43

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