Advanced Trigonometry

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Higher June 2025 Paper 2 Q23

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

23 \(ABCD\) is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral ABCD with AD = 6 cm, DC = 9 cm, CB = 12 cm, angle DAB = 125 degrees and angle DCB = 60 degrees

Find the size of angle \(ABC\).
Give your answer correct to the nearest degree. (5)

Higher June 2025 Paper 2 Q19

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

19 \(ABCDEFGH\) is a cuboid.

Cuboid ABCDEFGH with EF = 15 cm; angle GEF = 52 degrees and angle BHG = 27 degrees are marked; lines BH, GE and BE are drawn

Angle \(GEF = 52^\circ\)
Angle \(BHG = 27^\circ\)
\(EF = 15\) cm

Work out the size of angle \(GEB\).
Give your answer to the nearest degree. (4)

Higher June 2025 Paper 3 Q14

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

14 Here is triangle \(ABC\).

Triangle ABC with AB = 8.3 cm, AC = 9.8 cm and angle BAC = 35 degrees

Calculate the area of triangle \(ABC\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (2)

Higher November 2024 Paper 2 Q20

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

20 \(VABC\) is a solid pyramid.
\(ABC\) is an equilateral triangle.

Pyramid VABC with base triangle ABC; M is the midpoint of AB and F is a point on MC, with V above F

\(M\) is the midpoint of \(AB\).
\(F\) is the point on \(MC\) such that \(MF : FC = 1 : 2\)

The vertex \(V\) is vertically above \(F\).
\(VA = VB = VC\)

\(VF = 8\) cm   Angle \(VCM = 52^\circ\)

Work out the side length of the equilateral triangle \(ABC\).
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. (3)

Higher November 2024 Paper 3 Q17

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

17 Here is triangle \(ABC\).

Triangle ABC with AB = 14.6 cm, BC = 18.2 cm and AC = 7.9 cm

Work out the area of triangle \(ABC\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (4)

Higher June 2024 Paper 3 Q18

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

18 \(ABCD\) is a quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral ABCD with diagonal AC; AB = 17 cm, angle BAC = 35 degrees, angle ACD = 48 degrees, angle ADC = 57 degrees

The area of triangle \(ABC\) is 54 cm2

Calculate the area of triangle \(ACD\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (5)

Higher November 2023 Paper 3 Q24

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced TrigonometryPythagoras

24 The diagram shows a triangular prism with a horizontal rectangular base \(ABCD\).

Triangular prism on rectangular base ABCD; T is the top vertex of the triangular end above AD, with M the midpoint of AD vertically below T

\(M\) is the midpoint of \(AD\).
The vertex \(T\) of the prism is vertically above \(M\).

\[AB = 14.7\text{ cm} \qquad BC = 3.8\text{ cm} \qquad MT = 2.3\text{ cm}\]

\(P\) is the point on \(AB\) such that \(AP : PB = 5 : 2\)

Calculate the size of the angle between \(TP\) and the base \(ABCD\) of the prism.
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. (4)

Higher November 2023 Paper 1 Q20

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

20 Here is triangle \(ABC\).

Triangle ABC with AB = 10 cm, BC = 5 cm and AC = 5 root 7 cm

Find the size of angle \(ABC\).
You must show all your working. (4)

Higher November 2023 Paper 2 Q16

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

16 \(ABCD\) is a trapezium.

Trapezium ABCD with diagonal BD; AB = 7.9 cm, BC = 15.3 cm, angle DAB = 112 degrees, angle ADB = 42 degrees; arrows show AD parallel to BC

\(AD\) is parallel to \(BC\).

Calculate the area of triangle \(BCD\).
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. (4)

Higher June 2023 Paper 1 Q22

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

22 \(ABCDEFGH\) is a cuboid.

Cuboid ABCDEFGH with base ABCD and top face FEHG, F above A, E above D, H above C and G above B

\(AF = 6.8\) cm
\(FC = 13.6\) cm

Work out the size of the angle between \(FC\) and the plane \(ABCD\). (2)

Higher June 2023 Paper 3 Q14

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced TrigonometryCircles & Sectors

14 \(OAB\) is a triangle.
\(OBC\) is a sector of a circle, centre \(O\).

Triangle OAB joined to sector OBC. AB is 9 cm, AO is 6 cm, angle BAO is 35 degrees and the sector angle BOC is 80 degrees

Calculate the area of \(OBC\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (4)

Higher June 2023 Paper 2 Q13

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

13 \(ABC\) is a triangle.

Triangle ABC with AB = 15 cm, AC = 18 cm and angle ABC = 70°

Calculate the size of angle \(BAC\).
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. (4)

Higher November 2022 Paper 1 Q22

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced TrigonometryExact Trig & Graphs

22 Here is a triangle \(ABC\).

Triangle ABC with AC = 6.5 cm, BC = 10.7 cm and angle BAC = 30 degrees

Work out the value of \(\sin ABC\)
Give your answer in the form \(\dfrac{m}{n}\) where \(m\) and \(n\) are integers. (4)

Higher November 2022 Paper 2 Q20

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced TrigonometryPythagoras

20 \(ABCDEFGH\) is a cuboid.

Cuboid ABCDEFGH with top face ABCD and bottom face FGHE, with A above F, D above E, B above G and C above H

\(AD = 9\) cm
\(FD = 13\) cm
Angle \(GHF = 49^\circ\)

Work out the size of angle \(FAH\).
Give your answer correct to the nearest degree. (4)

Higher November 2022 Paper 2 Q18

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

18 Here is a triangle.

Triangle with sides 11.2 cm and 4.3 cm and the angle between them 118 degrees

Work out the area of the triangle.
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (2)

Higher June 2022 Paper 2 Q18

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

18 \(PQR\) and \(QRS\) are triangles.

Triangles PQR and QRS: PQ = 11 cm, PR = 9.4 cm, angle QPR = 27 degrees; angle QRS = 88 degrees and angle RSQ = 41 degrees

Calculate the length of \(QS\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
You must show all your working. (4)

Higher June 2022 Paper 3 Q18

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced TrigonometryPythagoras

18 Here is a prism \(ABCDSPQR\).

Prism with square base ABCD, AB = 14 cm, right angles at A and B. Vertical edges AP, BQ, CR and DS; CR = 12 cm. T is a point on BC and the line ST is drawn dotted

The base \(ABCD\) of the prism is a square of side 14 cm
\(T\) is the point on \(BC\) such that \(BT : TC = 4 : 3\)

The cross section of the prism is in the shape of a trapezium of area 147 cm2
\(CR = 12\) cm

Find the size of the angle between the line \(ST\) and the base \(ABCD\).
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. (5)

Higher November 2021 Paper 3 Q23

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced TrigonometryShow That & Proof

23 \(ABC\) is a triangle.

Triangle ABC with D on BC; the line AD splits angle BAC into two equal angles, each marked x degrees

\(D\) is the point on \(BC\) such that angle \(BAD\) = angle \(DAC = x^\circ\)

Prove that \(\dfrac{AB}{BD} = \dfrac{AC}{DC}\) (4)

Higher November 2021 Paper 2 Q15

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

15 Here is triangle \(ABC\).

Triangle ABC with AC = 8 cm, AB = 11 cm and angle CAB = 72 degrees
(a) Find the length of \(BC\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (3)
(b) Find the area of triangle \(ABC\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (2)

Higher November 2019 Paper 3 Q18

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

18 The diagram shows triangle \(ABC\).

Triangle ABC with AB = 3.4 cm, AC = 6.2 cm and BC = 6.1 cm; D is a point on BC joined to A

\(AB = 3.4\) cm    \(AC = 6.2\) cm    \(BC = 6.1\) cm

\(D\) is the point on \(BC\) such that

size of angle \(DAC = \dfrac{2}{5} \times\) size of angle \(BCA\)

Calculate the length \(DC\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
You must show all your working. (5)

Higher June 2019 Paper 3 Q23

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

23 The diagram shows the positions of three towns, Acton (\(A\)), Barston (\(B\)) and Chorlton (\(C\)).

Bearings diagram: B is 8 km from A on a bearing of 037 degrees; C is 9 km from B on a bearing of 150 degrees; north lines are drawn at A, B and C

Barston is 8 km from Acton on a bearing of 037°
Chorlton is 9 km from Barston on a bearing of 150°

Find the bearing of Chorlton from Acton.
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
You must show all your working. (5)

Higher June 2019 Paper 2 Q19

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced TrigonometryPythagoras

19 The diagram shows a triangular prism.

Triangular prism with square base ABCD and edge BE vertical above B; F is above C; angle EAB is 35 degrees, AB = 15 cm and M lies on DA

The base, \(ABCD\), of the prism is a square of side length 15 cm.
Angle \(ABE\) and angle \(CBE\) are right angles.
Angle \(EAB = 35^\circ\)

\(M\) is the point on \(DA\) such that

\(DM : MA = 2 : 3\)

Calculate the size of the angle between \(EM\) and the base of the prism.
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. (4)

Higher June 2019 Paper 3 Q14

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marks2D Area & PerimeterAdvanced Trigonometry

14 The diagram shows a rectangle, \(ABDE\), and two congruent triangles, \(AFE\) and \(BCD\).

Rectangle ABDE with triangle AFE on the left side and triangle BCD on the right side; AF = BC = 24 cm and angle FAE = angle CBD = 30 degrees

area of rectangle \(ABDE\) = area of triangle \(AFE\) + area of triangle \(BCD\)

\(AB : AE = 1 : 3\)

Work out the length of \(AE\). (4)

Higher November 2018 Paper 3 Q16

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced TrigonometryCircles & Sectors

16 Here is a shaded shape \(ABCD\).

Shaded shape ABCD made from triangle AOD and a sector of a circle with centre O

The shape is made from a triangle and a sector of a circle, centre \(O\) and radius 6 cm.
\(OCD\) is a straight line.

\(AD = 14\) cm
Angle \(AOD = 140^\circ\)
Angle \(OAD = 24^\circ\)

Calculate the perimeter of the shape.
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (5)

Higher November 2018 Paper 2 Q13

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksAdvanced TrigonometryCircles & Sectors

13 The diagram shows a circle and an equilateral triangle.

A circle with its centre marked; a horizontal diameter is the base of an equilateral triangle whose top vertex is outside the circle

One side of the equilateral triangle is a diameter of the circle.
The circle has a circumference of 44 cm.

Work out the area of the triangle.
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (3)

Higher November 2018 Paper 3 Q12

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced TrigonometryPythagoras

12 Here is a pyramid with a square base \(ABCD\).

Square-based pyramid with vertex T above base ABCD

\(AB = 5\) m
The vertex \(T\) is 12 m vertically above the midpoint of \(AC\).

Calculate the size of angle \(TAC\). (4)

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q18

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced TrigonometryBasic Trigonometry

18 \(ABCDEFGH\) is a cuboid.

Cuboid ABCDEFGH with base ABCD and top face EFGH

\(AB = 7.3\) cm
\(CH = 8.1\) cm
Angle \(BCA = 48^\circ\)

Find the size of the angle between \(AH\) and the plane \(ABCD\).
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. (4)

Higher June 2018 Paper 3 Q17

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

17

Triangles ABD and BCD sharing side BD; AB = 11.4 cm, DC = 12.5 cm, angle ABD = 86 degrees, angle DBC = 109 degrees and angle BCD = 34 degrees

Work out the length of \(AD\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (5)

Higher November 2017 Paper 3 Q17

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

17 \(ABC\) and \(ADC\) are triangles.

Quadrilateral ABCD split by diagonal AC into triangles ABC and ADC; angle ABC = 118 degrees, angle ACB = 48 degrees, angle ADC = 105 degrees, AD = 11 m

The area of triangle \(ADC\) is 56 m2

Work out the length of \(AB\).
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. (5)

Higher June 2017 Paper 1 Q22

22 The diagram shows a hexagon \(ABCDEF\).

Hexagon ABCDEF made of two parallelograms ABEF and CBED sharing the dashed edge BE; P is on AF and Q is on CD

\(ABEF\) and \(CBED\) are congruent parallelograms where \(AB = BC = x\) cm.
\(P\) is the point on \(AF\) and \(Q\) is the point on \(CD\) such that \(BP = BQ = 10\) cm.

Given that angle \(ABC = 30^\circ\),

prove that \(\cos PBQ = 1 - \dfrac{(2 - \sqrt{3})}{200}x^2\) (5)

Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q17

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced TrigonometryCircles & Sectors

17

Sector ONQ with centre O; A on ON and B on OQ form equilateral triangle AOB; the region of the sector outside the triangle is shaded

\(ONQ\) is a sector of a circle with centre \(O\) and radius 11 cm.

\(A\) is the point on \(ON\) and \(B\) is the point on \(OQ\) such that \(AOB\) is an equilateral triangle of side 7 cm.

Calculate the area of the shaded region as a percentage of the area of the sector \(ONQ\).
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. (5)

Higher June 2017 Paper 3 Q15

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

15

Triangle ABC with AB = (2x - 1) metres, BC = (x + 3) metres and angle ABC = 45 degrees

The area of triangle \(ABC\) is \(6\sqrt{2}\) m².

Calculate the value of \(x\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (5)

1MA0 Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q25

EdexcelHigherOld spec6 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

25 \(ABC\) is an acute angled triangle.

Triangle ABC with AB = 5.4 cm and BC = 7.3 cm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The area of triangle \(ABC\) is 19 cm\(^2\).

Work out the size of angle \(ACB\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (6)

1MA0 Higher June 2016 Paper 2 Q25

EdexcelHigherOld spec6 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

25

Acute-angled triangle ABC with BA = 7 cm and BC = 8 cm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\) is an acute-angled triangle.

\(BA = 7\) cm
\(BC = 8\) cm

The area of triangle \(ABC\) is 18 cm\(^2\).

Work out the size of angle \(BAC\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
You must show all your working. (6)

1MA0 Higher November 2015 Paper 2 Q24

EdexcelHigherOld spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

24 \(ABC\) is a triangle.

Triangle ABC with AC = 8.4 m and angle ACB = 40 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(AC = 8.4\) m
Angle \(ACB = 40^\circ\)
The area of the triangle = 100 m\(^2\).

Work out the length of \(AB\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

You must show all your working. (5)

1MA0 Higher June 2015 Paper 2 Q23

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

23 Here is a parallelogram.

Parallelogram ABCD with DC = 7 cm, CB = 5 cm and angle ABC = 40 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(DC = 7\) cm
\(CB = 5\) cm
Angle \(ABC\) is \(40^\circ\)

Work out the area of the parallelogram.
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. (3)

1MA0 Higher November 2014 Paper 2 Q21

EdexcelHigherOld spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

21

Triangle ABC with D on AC; AB = 7.4 cm, DC = 5.8 cm, angle BAD = 45 degrees, angle ADB = 80 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\) is a triangle.
\(D\) is a point on \(AC\).

Angle \(BAD = 45^\circ\)
Angle \(ADB = 80^\circ\)
\(AB = 7.4\) cm
\(DC = 5.8\) cm

Work out the length of \(BC\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (5)

1MA0 Higher June 2014 Paper 2 Q27

EdexcelHigherOld spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

27

Parallelogram ABCD with diagonal AC = 9 cm, DC = 11 cm and angle DAC = 100 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABCD\) is a parallelogram.

\(AC = 9\) cm
\(DC = 11\) cm
Angle \(DAC = 100^\circ\)

Calculate the area of the parallelogram.
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (5)

1MA0 Higher November 2013 Paper 2 Q26

EdexcelHigherOld spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

26 The diagram shows triangle \(LMN\).

Triangle LMN with LM = 15.7 cm, NM = 12.8 cm and angle LNM = 136 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Calculate the length of \(LN\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (5)

1MA0 Higher June 2013 Paper 2 Q24

EdexcelHigherOld spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

24 \(ABC\) is a triangle.

Triangle ABC with AC = 6 cm, BC = 7 cm and angle ACB = 60 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(a) Work out the area of triangle \(ABC\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (2)
(b) Work out the length of the side \(AB\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (3)

1MA0 Higher March 2013 Paper 2 Q20

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

20

Isosceles triangle PQR with PQ = QR = 8 cm and angle PQR = 140 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Calculate the length of \(PR\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (3)

1MA0 Higher November 2012 Paper 2 Q25

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

*25 The diagram shows the triangle \(PQR\).

Triangle PQR with PQ = x cm, PR = 2x cm and angle QPR = 30 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(PQ = x\) cm
\(PR = 2x\) cm
Angle \(QPR = 30^\circ\)

The area of triangle \(PQR = A\) cm\(^2\)

Show that \(x = \sqrt{2A}\) (3)

1MA0 Higher June 2012 Paper 2 Q24

EdexcelHigherOld spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

24

Triangle ABC with AB = 8.7 cm, angle ABC = 49 degrees and angle ACB = 64 degrees

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(ABC\) is a triangle.

\(AB = 8.7\) cm.
Angle \(ABC = 49^\circ\).
Angle \(ACB = 64^\circ\).

Calculate the area of triangle \(ABC\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (5)

Higher June 2025 Paper 3 Q24

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced TrigonometrySimilar Shapes

24 Triangles \(ABC\) and \(DEF\) are similar.

Two similar triangles. Triangle ABC with AC = 6 cm and angle ACB = 127°. Triangle DEF with angle DFE = 127° and FE = 4.4 cm

Not drawn accurately

The area of \(ABC\) is 26.355 cm\(^2\)

Work out the area of \(DEF\). [4 marks]

Higher June 2025 Paper 2 Q18

18 Lines \(AB\), \(BC\), \(CD\) and \(AD\) form two triangles.

Lines AB and CD cross. AD and CB are drawn. Along AB: 9.6 cm from A to the crossing point and 4.1 cm from the crossing point to B. Along CD: 4.1 cm from C to the crossing point and 2.8 cm from the crossing point to D. Angle BCD is 32°

Not drawn accurately

Work out the length of \(AD\). [4 marks]

Higher June 2025 Paper 3 Q17

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

17

Triangle with base x. The angle at the left end of the base is 31°. The angle at the top vertex is 119°. The side from the top vertex to the right end of the base is 6.3 cm

Not drawn accurately

Use the sine rule to work out \(x\). [2 marks]

Higher November 2024 Paper 3 Q19

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

19

Triangle with base 54 cm. The angle at the left end of the base is 35°. The angle at the top vertex, opposite the base, is 117°. The side x joins the top vertex to the right end of the base

Not drawn accurately

Use the sine rule to work out length \(x\).

You must show your working. [3 marks]

Higher June 2024 Paper 3 Q18

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced TrigonometryShow That & Proof

18 Here is triangle A.

Triangle A with sides 11 cm and 7 cm; the angle of 35° is opposite the 7 cm side and angle x is opposite the 11 cm side

Not drawn accurately

(a) Use the sine rule to show that \(\quad x = 64^\circ \quad\) to the nearest degree. [3 marks]
(b) Here is triangle B.
Triangle B with sides 11 cm and 7 cm meeting at an angle of 35°; angle w is between the 7 cm side and the third side

Not drawn accurately

Anna thinks that \(w\) must be \(64^\circ\) to the nearest degree.

She says,

“This is because triangle B has two sides and one angle the same as triangle A.”

Without further calculation, is she correct?

Tick a box.

  • Yes
  • No

Give a reason for your answer. [1 mark]

Higher November 2023 Paper 3 Q24

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

24 Work out the area of triangle \(ABC\). [4 marks]

Triangle ABC with AB = 24 cm, angle ABC = 56° and angle ACB = 73°

Not drawn accurately

Higher June 2023 Paper 3 Q23

AQAHigherCurrent spec6 marksAdvanced TrigonometryShow That & Proof

23

A boat route: A to B is 35 km due North; from B a line of 65 km goes to C on a bearing of 80 degrees (angle between North at B and BC is 80 degrees); C is joined back to A. North lines are drawn at B and C

Not drawn accurately

A boat sails 35 km North from \(A\) to \(B\).

From \(B\) the boat sails to \(C\) and then back to \(A\).

(a) Show that the distance the boat sails from \(C\) to \(A\) is 79 km to the nearest km

You must show your working. [2 marks]

(b) Work out the bearing of \(A\) from \(C\). [4 marks]

Higher November 2022 Paper 2 Q28

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

28 ABCDEF is a triangular prism.

P is a point on EF.

Triangular prism ABCDEF with top edge EF, P a point on EF, and lines drawn from B to E, P and F

\(EB = 29\) cm

Angle \(EBP = 35^\circ\)

Angle \(EPB = 114^\circ\)

Work out the length of \(EP\). [2 marks]

Higher November 2022 Paper 2 Q24

AQAHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

24 B is 60 miles from A on a bearing of \(170^\circ\)

Diagram: point A with a north line, and B 60 miles from A on a bearing of 170 degrees, not drawn accurately

A ship sails from A on a bearing of \(247^\circ\)

It travels at a constant speed of 23 mph for \(1\dfrac{1}{2}\) hours.

Is the ship now closer to B than it was when it left A?

You must show your working. [5 marks]

Higher June 2022 Paper 3 Q21

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

21

Triangle with sides 17 cm and 23 cm. The 64° angle is at the bottom left, between the 17 cm side and the third side. Angle x is at the right-hand vertex, between the 23 cm side and the third side.

Not drawn accurately

Use the sine rule to work out the size of angle \(x\). [3 marks]

Higher November 2021 Paper 1 Q27

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced TrigonometryCircles & Sectors

27 The vertices of a regular hexagon lie on a circle with centre \(O\) and radius 5 cm

Regular hexagon inside a circle centre O. Two radii of 5 cm go from O to adjacent vertices with a 60° angle between them. The segment between the circle and that side of the hexagon is shaded.

Not drawn accurately

Work out the shaded area.

Give your answer in the form \(\quad \dfrac{a\pi - b\sqrt{c}}{12} \quad\) where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers. [4 marks]

Higher November 2021 Paper 2 Q23

23 A ship sails from \(P\) to \(Q\) and then from \(Q\) to \(R\).

\(Q\) is 12 miles from \(P\), on a bearing of 080°

\(R\) is 28 miles from \(Q\), on a bearing of 155°

North lines at P and Q. PQ is 12 miles with the angle from north at P marked 80°. QR is 28 miles with the angle from north at Q marked 155°.

Not drawn accurately

Work out the direct distance from \(P\) to \(R\). [4 marks]

Higher November 2021 Paper 1 Q18

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

18

(a) Here is a triangle.
Triangle ABC with AC = 17 m and CB = 13 m

Not drawn accurately

Give a reason why the length of side \(AB\) cannot be 35 m [1 mark]

(b) Here is a different triangle.
Triangle with sides 31 mm and 54 mm. The 72° angle is at the bottom left, opposite the 54 mm side. Angle x is at the bottom right, opposite the 31 mm side.

Not drawn accurately

Leah tries to use the sine rule to work out the size of angle \(x\).

Here are the first two lines of her working.

\(\dfrac{x}{\sin 31} = \dfrac{54}{\sin 72}\)

\(x = \dfrac{54 \sin 31}{\sin 72}\)

What error has she made in this working? [1 mark]

Higher November 2020 Paper 3 Q29

AQAHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced TrigonometryCircles & Sectors

29 A shape is made by joining triangle ABC to a semicircle with diameter AC.

Triangle ABC with AB = 8 cm, BC = 10 cm and angle ABC = 114°. A semicircle is drawn on AC on the opposite side from B

Not drawn accurately

Work out the total area of the shape. [5 marks]

Higher November 2019 Paper 3 Q26

AQAHigherCurrent spec8 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

26 Here is a triangular sail.

Triangle with sides 9.7 m and 3.8 m meeting at an angle of 73 degrees

Not drawn accurately

(a) Vicky needs to buy waterproofing liquid for the sail.

She will put 3 coats of liquid on each side of the sail.
A litre of liquid covers 8.5 square metres of sail.

How many 1-litre bottles of liquid does Vicky need? [3 marks]

(b) Another sail is joined to the first sail as shown.
The first sail (sides 9.7 m and 3.8 m with included angle 73 degrees) shares its vertical third side with a second triangle. In the second triangle the angle at the top is 42 degrees, the side from the bottom of the shared side is 8 m, and the angle opposite the shared side is x

Not drawn accurately

\(x\) is an acute angle.

Work out the size of angle \(x\). [5 marks]

Answer in degrees

Higher June 2019 Paper 3 Q27

AQAHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

27 In this question, all lengths are in centimetres.

\(A\) is a point on a circle, centre \(O\).

\(B\) is a point on a different circle, centre \(O\).

\(AB = 20\)

Two concentric circles centred at the origin O on x and y axes; A lies on the smaller circle and B on the larger circle, with triangle OAB drawn

Not drawn accurately

The equation of the larger circle is \(\quad x^2 + y^2 = 144\)

radius of smaller circle : radius of larger circle = 4 : 5

Work out the size of angle \(AOB\). [5 marks]

Higher June 2019 Paper 2 Q16

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marks2D Area & PerimeterAdvanced Trigonometry

16 \(ABC\) and \(ACD\) are triangles.

Triangles ABC and ACD sharing side AC, which is vertical. Angle ACD is a right angle, CD = 14 cm. BC = 19 cm and angle BCA = 36°

Not drawn accurately

The area of \(ACD\) is 80.5 cm2

Work out the area of \(ABC\).

Give your answer to 3 significant figures. [4 marks]

Higher November 2018 Paper 1 Q26

AQAHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced TrigonometryExact Trig & Graphs

26 The area of this triangle is \(25\sqrt{3}\) cm2

Triangle with base 20 cm, side x cm making an angle of 60° with the base, and third side w cm

Not drawn accurately

Work out the value of \(w\).

Give your answer in the form \(\ a\sqrt{b}\ \) where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers greater than 1 [5 marks]

Higher November 2018 Paper 2 Q25

AQAHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced TrigonometryBasic Trigonometry

25 \(ABC\) and \(ACD\) are triangles.

Not drawn accurately

Triangles ABC and ACD share side AC. Angle ACD is a right angle, CD = 16 cm and angle ADC = 49°. AB = 20 cm, angle ACB = 35° and angle ABC = x

Work out the size of angle \(x\). [5 marks]

Higher June 2018 Paper 3 Q25

AQAHigherCurrent spec6 marksAdvanced TrigonometryBasic Trigonometry

25 \(ABCDEF\) is a triangular prism which represents part of a hill.

\(ABCF\) is the horizontal rectangular base.
\(D\) is vertically above \(C\).

Triangular prism ABCDEF on a horizontal rectangular base ABCF, with AB = 400 m and BC = 500 m. D is vertically above C, E is vertically above F, and angle DBC is 6 degrees
(a) Work out the height \(CD\). [2 marks]
(b) Jamil walks in a straight line from \(A\) to \(D\).

Work out the size of angle \(DAC\).

You must show your working. [4 marks]

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q21

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

21 Liz and Tia are walking towards a shop along different straight paths.

The diagram shows their positions at 2 pm

Triangle with vertices Liz, Tia and shop. Liz to shop is 80 m, Liz to Tia is 60 m (dashed), and the angle at Liz is 75°

Not drawn accurately

(a) Assume they walk at the same speed.

Who will arrive at the shop first?

You must show your working. [3 marks]

(b) In fact, Liz walks at a faster speed than Tia.

How does this affect the answer to part (a)? [1 mark]

Higher June 2018 Paper 1 Q17

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markAdvanced Trigonometry

17 Here is a triangle.

Triangle with angles 34°, 42° and 104°. The side of 15 cm is opposite the 104° angle and the side of x cm is opposite the 42° angle

Not drawn accurately

Circle the correct equation. [1 mark]

  • \(\dfrac{\sin x}{42} = \dfrac{\sin 15^\circ}{104}\)
  • \(\dfrac{x}{\sin 42^\circ} = \dfrac{15}{\sin 104^\circ}\)
  • \(\dfrac{\sin x}{34} = \dfrac{\sin 15^\circ}{104}\)
  • \(\dfrac{x}{\sin 42^\circ} = \dfrac{15}{\sin 34^\circ}\)

Higher November 2017 Paper 3 Q22

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

22 Here is a triangle.

Triangle PQR with PQ = 6 cm, QR = 9 cm and angle PQR = 120 degrees

Not drawn accurately

Work out the length \(PR\). [3 marks]

Higher June 2017 Paper 3 Q25

25 Rectangle ABCD is the horizontal base of a triangular prism ABCDEF.

AE = BE

E is vertically above M, the midpoint of AB.

AB = 16 cm      AE = 17 cm      BC = 30 cm

Triangular prism with rectangular base ABCD and triangular ends ABE and DCF. E is above M, the midpoint of AB, with EM shown dashed and perpendicular to AB. The ridge EF is parallel to BC
(a) Show that  EM = 15 cm [2 marks]
(b) Work out the size of angle ECM. [4 marks]

Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q25

25 The diagram shows a logo.

  • ABE and DCE are congruent triangles.
  • BCE is a sector of a circle, centre E.
Logo made of triangles ABE and DCE meeting at E, and sector BCE below E. AB = 26 cm, AE = 15 cm, angle BAE = 38 degrees, angle BEC = 108 degrees, with arc BC

Not drawn accurately

Show that the area of the logo is 510 cm\(^2\) to 2 significant figures. [5 marks]

Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q20

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

20 Work out the size of angle \(x\).

Triangle with sides 14 cm and 6 cm. The angle of 125 degrees is between the 6 cm side and the unlabelled side, opposite the 14 cm side. Angle x is between the 14 cm side and the unlabelled side, opposite the 6 cm side

Not drawn accurately

[3 marks]

Higher June 2025 Paper 5 Q22

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

22 The diagram shows a quadrilateral ABCD.
DB is a diagonal of the quadrilateral.

Quadrilateral ABCD with diagonal DB; AD = 5 cm, AB = 7 cm, BC = 14 cm, angle DAB = x° and angle DBC = 45°

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AD = 5 cm, AB = 7 cm and BC = 14 cm.
Angle DAB = \(x\)° and angle DBC = 45°.

\(\cos x^\circ = 0.8\) and \(\sin x^\circ = 0.6\).

Work out the area of triangle BDC.

You must show your working. [6]

Higher June 2025 Paper 4 Q20

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

20 The diagram shows triangle ABC.

Triangle ABC with AC = 12 cm, angle CAB = 40 degrees and angle ABC = 58 degrees

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AC = 12 cm, angle CAB = 40° and angle ABC = 58°.

Calculate length BC. [3]

Higher November 2024 Paper 4 Q16

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAdvanced TrigonometryBasic Trigonometry

16 AC is a diagonal of the quadrilateral ABCD.

Quadrilateral ABCD with diagonal AC. AD = 72 m; angle ABC = 108°, angle BCA = 38°, angle BAC = 34°, angle ACD = 90° (right angle marked), angle CDA = 65° and angle CAD = 25°

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AD = 72 m.
Angle ABC = 108°, angle BCA = 38° and angle BAC = 34°.
Angle ACD = 90°, angle CDA = 65° and angle CAD = 25°.

Find the area of ABCD.
You must show your working. [6]

Higher November 2024 Paper 6 Q16

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced TrigonometryExact Trig & Graphs

16 Work out the exact value of \(x\) in this triangle. [4]

Triangle with sides x cm, 7 cm and 6√3 cm. The angle between the 7 cm side and the 6√3 cm side is 30°

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Higher June 2024 Paper 6 Q18

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

18 The diagram shows two triangles ABC and ADC.

Quadrilateral ABCD split by diagonal AC into triangles ABC and ADC; AB = 8 cm, DC = 6 cm, angle ABC = 60 degrees, angle ACB = 20 degrees, angle ACD = 55 degrees

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Angle ABC = 60°, angle ACB = 20° and angle ACD = 55°.
AB = 8 cm and DC = 6 cm.

Calculate length AD.
You must show your working. [6]

Higher June 2024 Paper 4 Q14

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAdvanced TrigonometryCircles & Sectors

14 The diagram shows a circle, centre O and radius 52 cm.

Circle centre O, radius 52 cm, with chord AB at the top; the segment above AB is shaded; a tangent touches the circle at T at the bottom; the perpendicular distance from the chord to the tangent is 72 cm

Not to scale

AB is a chord of the circle.
The line through T is a tangent to the circle.

The chord is parallel to the tangent.
The perpendicular distance between the chord and the tangent is 72 cm.

Calculate the area of the shaded segment.
You must show your working. [6]

Higher November 2023 Paper 4 Q19

19 The diagram shows the positions of three towns A, B and C.

Towns A, B and C with north lines at each town; B is north-east of A with AB = 35 km, C is to the east of B and slightly south with BC = 61 km, and A is joined to C

Not to scale

The bearing of town B from town A is 053°.
The bearing of town C from town B is 108°.
AB = 35 km and BC = 61 km.

Calculate AC.
You must show your working. [5]

Higher November 2023 Paper 6 Q18

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksAdvanced TrigonometryCircle Theorems

18 A, B and C are points on the circumference of a circle.

Circle with points A, B and C on the circumference and chords AB = 8 cm, AC and BC; a tangent at C passes through D; angle ACB = 58 degrees and angle BCD = 45 degrees

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Points C and D lie on a tangent to the circle at C.
Angle BCD = 45°.
Angle ACB = 58°.
AB = 8 cm.

Find the length of BC. [4]

Higher June 2023 Paper 4 Q20

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced TrigonometryShow That & Proof

20 The diagram shows triangle ABC.

Triangle ABC with AB = 10.6 cm, BC = 8.2 cm and AC = 12.5 cm

Not to scale

AB = 10.6 cm, BC = 8.2 cm and AC = 12.5 cm.

(a) Show that angle BAC = 40.5°, correct to 1 decimal place. [3]
(b) Work out the area of triangle ABC. [2]

Higher November 2022 Paper 6 Q19

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

19 PQS and QRS are triangles.

Triangle PQS with P at the bottom left and S at the bottom right, angle QPS = 30° and angle PSQ = 15°, PQ = 9 cm; triangle QRS above it, with R at the top, QR = 8 cm and RS = 13 cm

Not to scale

PQ = 9 cm, QR = 8 cm and RS = 13 cm.
Angle QPS = 30° and angle PSQ = 15°.

Calculate angle QSR.
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
You must show your working. [6]

Higher June 2022 Paper 6 Q21

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

21 The diagram shows triangle ABC.
X lies on BC such that angle AXC = 90°.

Triangle ABC with base BC of 7.5 cm, angle B = 32° and angle C = 43°, and a perpendicular from A meeting BC at X

Not to scale

BC = 7.5 cm, angle ABC = 32° and angle ACB = 43°.

Work out length AX.
You must show your working. [6]

Higher November 2021 Paper 4 Q17

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

17 The diagram shows triangle ABC.

Triangle ABC with AC = 48 mm, BC = 85 mm and angle BAC = 53°

Not to scale

AC = 48 mm, BC = 85 mm and angle BAC = 53°.

Calculate length AB.
You must show your working. [6]

Higher November 2020 Paper 5 Q18

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

18 The diagram shows a triangular field PQR which is used to grow organic carrots.

Triangle PQR with PR = 80 m, PQ = 100 m and angle RPQ = 30°

Not to scale

PQ = 100 m, PR = 80 m and angle RPQ = 30°.

In recent years, an average of 2.5 kg of carrots has been harvested from each square metre of the field.

(a) Use this information to work out the total mass of carrots that might have been harvested from the field in 2019. [4]
(b) Why might the answer to part (a) be unreliable? [1]

Higher November 2020 Paper 4 Q14

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

14 The diagram shows triangle ABC.

Triangle ABC with angle A = 72°, AC = 15 cm and BC = 18 cm

Not to scale

AC = 15 cm, BC = 18 cm and angle BAC = 72°.

Calculate length AB, giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
Show your working. [6]

Higher November 2019 Paper 4 Q18

18 The diagram shows a right-angled triangular prism ABCDEF.

Right-angled triangular prism ABCDEF with AD = 11 cm, CD = 10 cm and CF = 6 cm; right angles at B and C; the diagonal AF is dashed

Length AD = 11 cm, length CD = 10 cm and length CF = 6 cm.

(a) Calculate the volume of the prism. [2]
(b) Use trigonometry to show that angle FDC = 31°, correct to the nearest degree. [2]
(c) Calculate the exact length of AF. [4]

Higher November 2019 Paper 4 Q15

OCRHigherCurrent spec7 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

15

(a) Calculate length DF in this triangle.
Triangle DFG with DG = 12 cm, FG = 10 cm and angle G = 30°

Not to scale

[3]
(b) Calculate angle ACB in this triangle.
Triangle ABC with BC = 12.8 cm, AC = 12.4 cm and angle A = 63°

Not to scale

[4]

Higher June 2019 Paper 6 Q17

OCRHigherCurrent spec8 marksAdvanced TrigonometryConstructions

17 T is a radar tower.
A and B are two aircraft.

At 3pm

  • aircraft A is 3250 km from T on a bearing of 015°
  • aircraft B is 4960 km from T on a bearing of 057°.
Point T with a North arrow; aircraft A is above and slightly right of T, and aircraft B is further to the right

Not to scale

(a) Aircraft A flies directly towards radar tower T at a speed of 890 km/h.

At what time will the aircraft pass over radar tower T?
Give your answer to the nearest minute. [4]

(b) Calculate the distance that was between aircraft A and aircraft B at 3pm. [4]

Higher November 2018 Paper 4 Q20

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAdvanced TrigonometryPythagoras

20 The diagram shows a right-angled triangular prism ABCDEF.

Right-angled triangular prism ABCDEF: AB = 18 cm vertical with a right angle at B, BC = 25 cm, CF = 40 cm; DE is vertical with a right angle at E; BE is dashed

Calculate angle AFB. [6]

Higher November 2018 Paper 6 Q19

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

19 In this triangle:

  • AB = 9 cm
  • AC = 10 cm
  • BC > 5 cm
  • angle BCA = 60°
  • angle ABC < 90°.
Triangle ABC with AB = 9 cm, AC = 10 cm along the base and angle C = 60°

Not to scale

Calculate the area of triangle ABC. [6]

Higher June 2018 Paper 4 Q18

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

18 Calculate the area of this triangle.

Triangle with sides 6.4 cm (base), 5.8 cm and 3.9 cm

Not to scale

[6]

Higher November 2017 Paper 4 Q17

OCRHigherCurrent spec7 marksAdvanced TrigonometryShow That & Proof

17 ABC and ACD are triangles.

Triangles ABC and ACD sharing side AC; angle BAC = 78°, angle ACB = 81°, AD = 18 cm, CD = 14 cm, angle ADC = 46°

Not to scale

(a) Show that AC = 13.0 cm, correct to 3 significant figures. [4]
(b) Calculate BC.

........................................ cm [3]

Higher November 2017 Paper 4 Q14

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksAdvanced TrigonometryPythagoras

14 The diagram shows a cuboid ABCDEFGH.

Cuboid ABCDEFGH with top face ABCD and bottom face EFGH; HG = 11 cm, GF = 6 cm, BF = 8 cm; lines drawn from H to B and from H to F with the angle BHF marked

Calculate angle BHF.

........................................ ° [5]

Higher June 2017 Paper 5 Q20

OCRHigherCurrent spec7 marksAdvanced TrigonometryPythagoras

20 The diagram shows some land in the shape of a quadrilateral, ABCD.

Quadrilateral ABCD with diagonal AC dashed; AB = 3 km, AD = 5 km, DC = 12 km, a right angle at D and angle BAC = 30°

Not to scale

AB = 3 km, AD = 5 km, CD = 12 km and angle BAC = 30°.

The land is sold for £10 million per square kilometre.

Calculate the total cost of the land. [7]

Higher June 2017 Paper 6 Q18

OCRHigherCurrent spec7 marksAdvanced TrigonometryPythagoras

18 Alvin has a crate in the shape of a cuboid.
The crate is open at the top.
The internal dimensions of the crate are 46 cm long by 46 cm wide by 55 cm high.

Cuboid crate 46 cm by 46 cm base and 55 cm high

Alvin has a stick of length 95 cm.

Alvin places the stick in the crate so that the shortest possible length extends out above the top of the crate.

(a) Calculate the length of the stick that extends out of the crate. [4]
(b) Calculate the angle the stick makes with the base of the crate. [3]

Higher June 2017 Paper 4 Q14

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksAdvanced Trigonometry

14 The diagram shows triangle ABC with D on AC and E on AB.
DE is a straight line.

Triangle ABC with D on AC and E on AB joined by the line DE; AD = 28 m, AE = 41 m, DE = 22 m, CB = 64 m and angle ABC = 72°

Not to scale

AD = 28 m, AE = 41 m, DE = 22 m and BC = 64 m.

Calculate the length CD. [6]