0580/41 May/Jun 2025, Question 11: Area Factor of Similar Shapes
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 41 (Extended) · Calculator · 3 marks
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A warehouse floor of 800 m² is drawn at scale 1 : 50. Find the plan floor area in square centimetres.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 1800 m² = 800 × 100² = 8 000 000 cm²
- 2Area scale factor = 50² = 2500
- 3Plan area = 8 000 000 ÷ 2500 = 3200 cm²
Answer3200
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