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