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

The bearing of p from q is 060^o. What is the bearing of q from p?

A. 120^o
B. 060^o
C. 200^o
D. 240^o

The correct reading of the compass bearing below is _____


A. S 55^o W
B. N 90^o W
C. W 55^o S
D. N 45^o W

A tree is 8 km due south of a building. Kofi is standing 8 km west of the tree. How far is Kofi from the building? (WASSCE 2000)

A. 4√2 km  
B. 8 km  
C. 8√2 km  
D. 16 km

The bearing of Y from X is 085^o. What is the bearing of X from Y?

A. 005^o
B. 095^o
C. 185^o
D. 265^o

In the diagram, /PQ/ = 8 m, /QR/ = 13 m, the bearing of Q from P is 050^o and the bearing of R from Q is 130^o. Calculate correct to 3 significant figures, the distance /PR/. (WASSCE 2002)