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iGCSE Mathematics (0580) :E6.1 Interpret and use three-figure bearings.iGCSE Style Questions Paper 2

Question

The bearing of Alexandria from Paris is 128°.

Calculate the bearing of Paris from Alexandria.[2]

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

7 308

Question

A helicopter fl ies from its base B to deliver supplies to two oil rigs at C and D.
C is 6 km due east of B and the distance from C to D is 8 km.
D is on a bearing of 120° from B.

Find the bearing of D from C.

Answer/Explanation

Ans: 142 or 142.0… 

Question

The bearing of A from B is 227°.
Find the bearing of B from A.

Answer/Explanation

[0]47

Question

On a map, the positions of the towns L, M and N form an equilateral triangle.
The bearing of M from L is 103°.
Work out the bearing of L from N.
………………………….

Answer/Explanation

343

Question

               

A, B and C are three places in a desert. Tom leaves A at 06 40 and takes 30 minutes to walk directly to B, a distance of 3 kilometres. He then takes an hour to walk directly from B to C, also a distance of 3 kilometres.

(a) At what time did Tom arrive at C?

(b) Calculate his average speed for the whole journey.

(c) The bearing of C from A is 085°. Find the bearing of A from C.

▶️Answer/Explanation

(a) (0)810 or 8:10 etc.

(b) 4

(c) 265

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