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0580/12 May/Jun 2025, Question 4: Measuring and Drawing Lines and Angles

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Using the diagram of line AB with point P on it, find the length of AB in millimetres and construct a perpendicular through P.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Use a ruler to determine how long line AB is, giving the result in millimetres.

  1. 1Measure from A to B with a ruler, zero at A
  2. 2AB = 83 mm

Answer83 (accept 81 to 85)

Part (b) · 1 mark

Construct a straight line passing through P at right angles to AB.

  1. 1Place a protractor or set square on AB with its centre at P
  2. 2Rule a line through P at 90° to AB

Answerruled perpendicular line through P

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