0580/12 May/Jun 2023, Question 11: Scale Drawings
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks
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The question, in short
Using a map scale of 1 : 250 000 and a measured distance of 3.5 cm between towns A and B, find the real distance in kilometres.
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Solution · 2 marks
- 1Actual distance = 3.5 × 250 000 = 875 000 cm
- 2875 000 ÷ 100 = 8750 m
- 38750 ÷ 1000 = 8.75 km
Answer8.75
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