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CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Three-Figure Bearing Problems

Practise calculating bearings clockwise from a north line and using cardinal directions, triangle angles and reverse directions accurately.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Mathematics 0580
Level
Extended

Exam points

  • draw or identify the north line at the point where the requested bearing begins
  • measure clockwise from north and express the direction from 000° to 360° using three digits
  • combine due east, south or west directions with triangle angles to calculate the bearing

E4.3.2 Use and interpret three-figure bearings question 1

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The diagram shows a field, ABCD with B north of A.
BD is a path across the field.
AB=85 m,AD=72 m,BD=129 mA B=85 \mathrm{~m}, A D=72 \mathrm{~m}, B D=129 \mathrm{~m}, angle BDC=39∘B D C=39^{\circ} and angle BCD=60∘B C D=60^{\circ}.

Find the bearing of B from C.

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