Bearings - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1992

X is a point due east of point Y on a coast Z is another point on the coast but 63km due south of y. If the distance ZX is 12Km. Calculate the bearing of Z from X

A. 240^o
B. 210^o
C. 150^o
D. 60^o

Question 7:

• JAMB 1993

The angle between latitudes 30^oS and 13^oN is

A. 17^o
B. 33^o
C. 43^o
D. 53^o

Question 8:

• JAMB 1993

If sin \(\theta\) = cos \(\theta\), find \(\theta\) between 0o and 360o

A. 45^o, 225^o
B. 135^o, 315^o
C. 45^o, 315^o
D. 135^o, 225^o

Question 9:

• JAMB 1999

From a point P, the bearings of two points Q and R are N67⁰W and N23⁰E respectively. If the bearing of R from Q is N68⁰E and PQ = 150m, calculate PR

A. 120m
B. 140m
C. 150m
D. 160m

Question 10:

• JAMB 2001

The bearings of P and Q from a common point N are 020° and 300° respectively. If P and Q are also equidistant from N, find the bearing of P from Q.

A. 040°
B. 070°
C. 280°
D. 320°