The diagram shows the positions of two ships, A and B, drawn to a scale of 2 cm to 1km.
- (a)Measure the bearing of B from A.[1]
- (b)Find the distance between the two ships, A and B, in km.[1]
- (c)A buoy, X, is • equidistant from A and B and • on a bearing of 260° from B. By making an accurate drawing, mark the position of X on the diagram.[2]
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Mark scheme
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- [1] 128° ±2°
- [1] 3.5 ±0.1 km
- [2] Perpendicular bisector of AB drawn
- [2] B1
- [2] Line drawn on an bearing of 260° ± 2 from B with X marked at intersection
- [2] B1
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