BECE Mathematics 2023 Paper

Concept:Bearing is measured clockwise from north. Compass notation like $S\,25^\circ E$ describes an angle from south towards east.Explanation:The notation $S\,25^\circ E$ means start at south and turn $25^\circ$ towards east.South is at a bearing of $180^\circ$, and moving $25^\circ$ towards east reduces the bearing.So, actual bearing $= 180^\circ - 25^\circ = 155^\circ$.This agrees with measuring from north around to the east side of south.Answer:The actual bearing is $155^\circ$, which is Option D.