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4MA1/2FR Jun 2019, Question 16: Three-Figure Bearings

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 4 marks

The question, in short

Use a scale diagram of statues A and B to measure a bearing, then locate a third statue C from given bearing and distance.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Measure the bearing of B from A on the diagram.

  1. 1Put the protractor at A, 0° on the North line
  2. 2Measure clockwise to the line AB
  3. 3Bearing = 080° (78° to 82° accepted)

Answer080

Part (b) · 3 marks

Mark and label C, which is 4.5 km from B on a bearing of 120°.

  1. 1Scale: 4.5 km × 2 cm = 9 cm
  2. 2At B measure 120° clockwise from North
  3. 3Draw 9 cm along this direction
  4. 4Mark and label C

AnswerA cross labelled C 9 cm from B on a bearing of 120° from B

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