Mathematics Practice Test – Bearings (Questions with Answers and Explanations)

If the bearing of Lagos from Abuja is 199.9^o, what is the bearing of Abuja from Lagos?

A. 19.9^o
B. 250.1^o
C. 109.9^o
D. 70.1^o

Convert the compass bearing N 65^o E to a 3-digit bearing.

A. 156^o
B. 165^o
C. 065^o
D. 025^o

An airplane leaves an airport, flies due north for 2 hours at 500 km/hr. It then flies 450 km on a bearing 053^o. How far is the plane from the airport? (NECO 2002)

Convert the 3-digit bearing 030^o to compass bearing.

A. N 60^o E
B. N 90^o E
C. N 30^o E
D. N 45^o E

Express the true bearing of 250^o as a compass bearing.

A. N 20^o E
B. S 20^o E
C. N 20^o W
D. S 70^o W