Four towns A,B,C and D are such that B is on a bearing of 247^o and 6km from A.

      

Four towns A,B,C and D are such that B is on a bearing of 247^o and 6km from A. C is due SSE and 4.8km from B. D is to the south of A and the bearing of C from D is S44^oW

(a) Make a scale drawing showing the relative positions of A,B,C and D using the scale 1cm represents 1km
(b) Use your drawing to determine
(i) The bearing of A from C
(ii) The distance between C and D
(iii) How far D is east of B
(c) The average speed of a cyclist from C to A if he takes 30 minuets between A and D and 20 minutes between D and A

  

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