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0580/23 Oct/Nov 2022, Question 14: Area Factor of Similar Shapes

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 23 (Extended) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Using a map scale of 1 : 200 000, convert a lake area of 12.4 cm² on the map into square kilometres.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 11 cm represents 200 000 cm = 2 km
  2. 21 cm² represents 2² = 4 km²
  3. 3Area = 12.4 × 4 = 49.6 km²

Answer49.6

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