SPS SPS FM 2024 October — Question 7 3 marks

Exam BoardSPS
ModuleSPS FM (SPS FM)
Year2024
SessionOctober
Marks3
TopicSine and Cosine Rules
TypeAmbiguous case (two solutions)
DifficultyStandard +0.8 This is an ambiguous case sine rule problem requiring students to recognize that two triangles ABD are possible, apply the sine rule to find angle ADB, and identify both solutions. The setup is non-standard (point D on AC with given BD length) requiring careful geometric reasoning and awareness that sin θ = sin(180° - θ), making it moderately challenging but within typical A-level scope.
Spec1.05b Sine and cosine rules: including ambiguous case

7. In the triangle \(A B C\), the length \(A B = 6 \mathrm {~cm}\), the length \(A C = 15 \mathrm {~cm}\) and the angle \(B A C = 30 ^ { \circ }\). \(D\) is the point on \(A C\) such that the length \(B D = 4 \mathrm {~cm}\).
Calculate the possible values of the angle \(A D B\).
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7. In the triangle $A B C$, the length $A B = 6 \mathrm {~cm}$, the length $A C = 15 \mathrm {~cm}$ and the angle $B A C = 30 ^ { \circ }$.\\
$D$ is the point on $A C$ such that the length $B D = 4 \mathrm {~cm}$.\\
Calculate the possible values of the angle $A D B$.\\[0pt]
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