Foundation November 2021 Paper 1 Q6

EdexcelCurrent spec7 marksConstructions & Bearings

6 The accurate scale diagram shows the map of an island drawn on a centimetre grid.

Centimetre grid with x and y from 0 to 8 and a North arrow pointing up; an island outline with point A at (1, 4) and point B at (6, 6) joined by a straight line

The position of Aaron’s house is \(A\).
The position of Bharat’s house is \(B\).

(a) Write down the coordinates of \(A\). (1)
(b) By measurement, find the bearing of \(A\) from \(B\). (2)
(c) Measure the length of the line \(AB\).
Give your answer in centimetres correct to one decimal place. (1)

Aaron cycled along a straight path from his house to Bharat’s house.
The scale of the map is 1 cm represents 5 km.

(d) Work out the distance, in kilometres, that Aaron cycled. (1)

Aaron left his house at 10 45 am and arrived at Bharat’s house at 1 05 pm.

(e) How long did Aaron’s cycle ride take him?
Give your answer in hours and minutes. (2)