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GCE Mathematics 2024 Objective — Question 24

Question 24 of 50 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Mathematics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Given that P is 25m on a bearing of 330° from Q, how far south of P is Q?

  • A. A. 25.2m
  • B. B. 21.7m
  • C. C. 19.8mCorrect
  • D. D. 18.5m

Explanation

The southward component of the distance = 25×cos(30°)=25×0.866≈21.7m (south component using the bearing's deviation from due north/south).

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