CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core C4.3.2 Use and Interpret Three Figure Bearings Questions

Practise Core CAIE IGCSE Mathematics by measuring clockwise bearings from north and recording them accurately.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Mathematics 0580
Level
Core

Exam points

  • Use and interpret three-figure bearings measured clockwise from north.
  • Read, compare and calculate bearings from diagrams or direction information.
  • Express bearings accurately using three figures and appropriate notation.

CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core C4.3.2 Use and Interpret Three Figure Bearings Questions question 1

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Question (a)

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The scale drawing shows the positions of two ports, X and Y. The scale is 1 cm represents 8 km.

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Question (i)

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Measure the bearing of Y from X.

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Question (ii)

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A ship, S, is on a bearing of 284∘284^{\circ} from X.

Work out the bearing of X from S.

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