IGCSEMathsEdexcelMaths AFoundationExam Questions4. Geometry & TrigonometryBearings, Scale Drawing & Constructions

Bearings, Scale Drawing & Constructions (Edexcel IGCSE Maths A: Foundation): Exam Questions

Exam code: 4MA1

10 mins4 questions
1
1 mark

Measure the length of the line A B
Give your answer in centimetres.

Line segment labelled 'A' on the left and 'B' on the right, representing a straight horizontal connection between two points.

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2
2 marks

Here is a sketch of triangle A B C

Triangle ABC with sides BC 6.5cm, AC 8cm; angle at C is 38 degrees. Note: Diagram not accurately drawn.

A C equals 8 space cm space space space space space B C equals 6.5 space cm space space space space space angle space A C B equals 38 degree

In the space below, make an accurate drawing of triangle A B C
The line A C has been drawn for you.

 

 
 

Horizontal line segment labelled A on the left end and C on the right end, against a white background.

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3a
1 mark

The scale drawing shows the positions of two airports P and Q

Line connecting points P and Q with north arrows at each, scale 1 cm to 50 km, illustrating distance or direction on a map.

Find, by measuring, the bearing of P from Q

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3b
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3 marks

A small plane flies directly from P to Q
The plane takes 2 hours to fly from P to Q

Work out the average speed of the plane.
Give your answer in km/ h

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4a
1 mark

Here is an accurate scale drawing showing the positions of a hotel and a museum.

Diagram showing directions from a museum to a hotel. Two arrows indicate north. The path forms a diagonal line between the museum and the hotel.

Scale: 1 cm represents 4.5 km

Find, by measuring, the bearing of the hotel from the museum.

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4b
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2 marks

Work out the real distance between the hotel and the museum.

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