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CSEC Mathematics · January 2006 · Paper 2 · Question 4(b)(iii)

The diagram shows the positions of three cities, A, B and C, on the north coast of Africa. The scale of the map is 1: 20 000 000. Use your answer sheet when answering the following questions. Show all lines and angles used in your calculations.

Using a protractor, determine the bearing of B from A.

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  1. 4(a)(i)State the gradient of any line that is parallel to l.[1 mark]
  2. 4(a)(ii)Determine the equation of the line parallel to l that passes through the point (2, -6).[3 marks]
  3. 4(b)(i)Measure and state, in centimetres, the length of the line segment, BC.[2 marks]
  4. 4(b)(ii)Hence, calculate in kilometres, the actual shortest distance from City B to City C.[2 marks]

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