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0580/12 Oct/Nov 2023, Question 13: Three-Figure Bearings

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Using the diagram with North arrows at P and Q, the 39° angle at Q between East and QP, work out the bearing of Q as seen from P.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Bearing of P from Q = 90 − 39 = 051°
  2. 2Bearing of Q from P = 051 + 180
  3. 3= 231°

Answer231

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