4MA0 Foundation June 2011 Paper 2 Q16

EdexcelFoundationOld spec6 marksConstructions & Bearings

16 Here is a map of an island.

Map of an island with points A and B, each with a North arrow

\(A\) and \(B\) are points on the island.

The scale of the map is 1 cm to 5 km.

(a) Find the real distance, in kilometres, between \(A\) and \(B\). (2)
(b) By measuring, find the bearing of \(B\) from \(A\). (1)
(c) Find the bearing of \(A\) from \(B\). (1)

Treasure is buried at a point on the island.
This point is 30 km from \(A\) and on a bearing of 320° from \(B\).

(d) Find the point on the map where the treasure is buried.
Mark this point with an \(X\). (2)