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1 markConstructing Lines, Angles, and Polygons

CSEC Mathematics · May/June 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 11(a)

This section covers Geometry and Trigonometry. The diagram below, not drawn to scale, shows three points R, S and T on a straight line. S and T are both due East of R such that RS = 8 km, and ST = 3 km.

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  1. 11(b)On your diagram, show the point, Q, such that the bearing of Q from R is 033° and the bearing of S from Q is 118°. (Clearly show both bearings on your diagram.)[4 marks]
  2. 11(c)(i)State the size of ∠QRS.[1 mark]
  3. 11(c)(ii)State the size of ∠RQS.[1 mark]
  4. 11(c)(iii)State the size of ∠QST.[1 mark]
  5. 11(d)(i)Calculate, correct to the nearest kilometre, the distance QS.[2 marks]
  6. 11(d)(ii)Calculate, correct to the nearest kilometre, the distance QT.[2 marks]
  7. 11(e)Calculate the bearing of Q from S.[3 marks]

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