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

Non-right-angled triangles — practice question

The diagram indicates the locations of the three towns $P$, $Q$ and $R$.
(a)[4]

From $P$, $Q$ lies on a bearing of $052^\circ$. The lengths are $PQ = 11.5\text{ km}$, $QR = 14.6\text{ km}$ and $PR = 17.2\text{ km}$. Calculate the bearing of $R$ from $Q$.

(b)[3]

$A$ is a point on level ground. The angle of elevation of the top of a vertical mast as seen from $A$ is $68^\circ$, accurate to the nearest degree. The distance from $A$ to the base of the mast is $45\text{ m}$, accurate to the nearest metre. Calculate the lower bound for the height of the mast.

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