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Question 29

Two ships on the equator are on longitudes 45oW and 45oE respectively. How far are they apart along the equator, correct to 2 significant figures? (Take the radius of earth = 6400km and π = 22/7)

  • A.15,000km
  • B.10,000km
  • C.6,400km
  • D.5,000km
  • E.3,200km
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Mathematics
Year
1994
Question no.
#29
Type
Objective
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