CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core C4.3.1 Draw and Interpret Scale Drawings Questions

Practise Core CAIE IGCSE Mathematics by applying scale factors, converting lengths and checking units in diagrams.

Exam points

Interpret a scale drawing and convert between drawing and actual lengths.
Use a stated scale factor to calculate missing distances accurately.
Check units and proportional relationships in a scale diagram.

[Maximum number: 2]

Town A is 8.5 cm from town B on a map.

The scale of the map is 1:50000.
Calculate the actual distance from town A to town B.
Give your answer in kilometres.
$\mathrm{km}$

4.25
B1 for figures 425 as answer or 1 cm = 0.5 km seen
or M1 for $8.5\times50000$ oe

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