Core Mathematics

Question 1

1The bearing of due north-west is

Easy

A. 225° B. 045° C. 315° D. 135°

Question 2

2Bearings are always written with three figures.

Easy

A. True B. False

Question 3

3A three-figure bearing is measured

Easy

A. anticlockwise from the north B. clockwise from the east C. clockwise from the north D. from the south

Question 4

4A boy walks 32 km due north and then 24 km due east. How far is he from his starting point?

Medium

A. 56 km B. 42 km C. 8 km D. 40 km

Question 5

5The back bearing of 207° is ___°.

Medium

Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 6

6The bearing of X from Y is 138°. Find the bearing of Y from X.

Medium

A. 222° B. 228° C. 318° D. 138°

Question 7

7The bearing of X from Y is 157°. Find the bearing of Y from X.

Medium

A. 157° B. 247° C. 203° D. 337°

Question 8

8The bearing of X from Y is 327°. Find the bearing of Y from X.

Medium

A. 327° B. 033° C. 057° D. 147°

Question 9

9The back bearing of 350° is ___°.

Medium

Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 10

10Due west is 270°.

Easy

A. True B. False