Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Non-right-angled triangles

Non-right-angled triangles — practice question

A quadrilateral field is labelled $PQRS$. A path runs across the field from $P$ to $R$. $PQ = 280$m, $RS = 146$m and $PR = 325$m. $S$ lies on a bearing of $042^\circ$ from $P$, $\angle PSR = 108^\circ$ and $\angle RPQ = 38^\circ$.
(a)[4]

Calculate the bearing from $P$ to $R$.

(b(i))[3]

Show that, when rounded to the nearest metre, $QR = 202$m.

(b(ii))[3]

Mia walks at a steady speed of $5.5\,\text{km/h}$.\n\nCalculate how long it takes her to walk from $Q$ to $R$.\nGive the answer in minutes and seconds, correct to the nearest second.

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