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0580/31 May/Jun 2025, Question 13: Three-Figure Bearings

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 31 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Using a scale where 1 cm represents 50 km, mark on the drawing the position of ship B, which is 300 km from A on a bearing of 105°.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1300 ÷ 50 = 6 cm
  2. 2Measure 105° clockwise from the North line at A
  3. 3Mark B 6 cm from A along this line

AnswerCorrect point marked: B on a bearing of 105° from A, 6 cm from A

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