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0580/21 May/Jun 2023, Question 7: Scale Drawings

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 21 (Extended) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Using a map scale of 1 : 125 000 and a drawn island length of 9.4 cm, calculate the real length and give it in kilometres.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 19.4 × 125 000 = 1 175 000 cm
  2. 21 175 000 ÷ 100 ÷ 1000 = 11.75 km

Answer11.75

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