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4MA1/2F Jun 2023, Question 16: Speed, Distance and Time

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

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The question, in short

Using a scale drawing where 1 cm represents 50 km, measure the bearing of P from Q, then find the plane's average speed in km/h for a 2 hour flight from P to Q.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Measure the bearing of airport P as seen from airport Q on the scale drawing.

  1. 1Measure the angle from north at Q to the line joining Q to P.
  2. 2Obtain a bearing of 104° (accept 102−106).

Answer104 (accept 102 to 106)

Part (b) · 3 marks

Find the average speed in km/h of the plane flying directly from P to Q in 2 hours.

  1. 1Measure the distance between P and Q on the diagram as 9.4 cm.
  2. 29.4 × 50 = 470 km
  3. 3470 ÷ 2 = 235
  4. 4235

Answer235 (accept 230 to 240)

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