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CSEC Mathematics · May/June 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 12(c)(ii)

The ship leaves Port T and travels due west to a point X which is due north of R.

Calculate the distance TX.

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  1. 12(a)(i)Draw a diagram showing the journey of the ship from R to S to T. Show on your diagram the North direction.[1 mark]
  2. 12(a)(ii)Draw a diagram showing the journey of the ship from R to S to T. Show on your diagram the bearings 112° and 033°.[2 marks]
  3. 12(a)(iii)Draw a diagram showing the journey of the ship from R to S to T. Show on your diagram the points R, S and T.[1 mark]
  4. 12(a)(iv)Draw a diagram showing the journey of the ship from R to S to T. Show on your diagram the distances 75 km and 56 km.[1 mark]
  5. 12(b)(i)Calculate the size of angle RST.[1 mark]
  6. 12(b)(ii)Calculate the size of angle RTS.[3 marks]
  7. 12(b)(iii)Calculate the bearing of R from T.[2 marks]
  8. 12(c)(i)Show on your diagram the journey from T to X.[1 mark]

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