BECE Mathematics 2014 Paper

Concept:Bearings are always measured clockwise from the North direction.Explanation:Start from the North line, which points upward on a diagram.A bearing of $070^\circ$ means the boy turns $70^\circ$ clockwise from North.Therefore, his direction should be shown to the right of North, roughly between North-East and East.The correct diagram must clearly mark the angle between the North line and the boy’s path as $70^\circ$, with the turn taken clockwise.Any diagram showing the angle from South, turning anticlockwise, or using a different angle is not correct.Look for the option where the arrow is made by rotating $70^\circ$ towards the east side of North.Answer:Choose the diagram that shows the boy’s direction as $070^\circ$ clockwise from North.