Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

A ladder 9m long leans against a vertical wall, making an angle of 64° with the horizontal ground. calculate correct to one decimal place, how far the foot of the ladder is from the wall.

What is the difference in longitude between P (lat. 50°N. long. 50°W) and Q (lat.50°N, long. 150°W)?

The number 186,470 was corrected to 186,000. Which of the following describe the degree of approximation made?
I. to the nearest hundred II. to the nearest thousand III. to 3 significant figures IV. to 4 significant figures

Points P and Q respectively 24m north and 7m east point R. Calculate |PQ| in meters

Points P and Q respectively 24m north and 7m east point R. What is the bearing of Q from P to the nearest whole degree?