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0580/12 May/Jun 2023, Question 9: Three-Figure Bearings

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 1 mark

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The question, in short

Using the scale drawing with a north line at A and a segment to B, determine the bearing of B as measured from A.

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Solution · 1 mark

  1. 1Put the protractor at A with 0° on the North line and measure clockwise to AB
  2. 2Bearing = 135°

Answer135 (accept 133 to 137)

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