Julia is swimming in the ocean

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · IGCSE · Maths · Geometry · Geometry

Problem

Julia is swimming in the ocean. A current takes her 200 m200\ \text{m} north and 100 m100\ \text{m} west of where she started. (a) How far is Julia from her starting point? (b) Find Julia's bearing from her starting point. (c) In which direction is the starting point from where Julia is now?

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