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CSEC Mathematics · May/June 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 11(a)

R, T and W are three points on a horizontal plane. The bearing of W from T is 127°, the bearing of R from T is 231°, RT = 12 m, and TW = 17 m.

Copy the diagram, showing clearly the given bearings.

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  1. 11(b)(i)Calculate the size of angle RTW.[1 mark]
  2. 11(b)(ii)Calculate the distance RW, to the nearest metre.[3 marks]
  3. 11(b)(iii)Calculate the size of angle TRW.[3 marks]
  4. 11(b)(iv)Calculate the area of triangle RTW.[3 marks]
  5. 11(c)Calculate the area of the sector TRS.[3 marks]

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