Edexcel IGCSE Math A 5.2.E reflections in mirror lines

Practise reflection questions by counting perpendicular distances from the mirror line and plotting the reflected vertices accurately.

Exam points

Reflect a shape in a given line such as y = x or y = -1 on the grid accurately.
Keep each vertex the same perpendicular distance from the mirror line.

[Maximum number: 2]

Joshua is going to cover a floor with tiles for a customer.
The area of the floor is $45 \mathrm{~m}^{2}$
Joshua buys one box of tiles for each $1.5 \mathrm{~m}^{2}$ of floor area.
Each box of tiles costs £64
Joshua also buys 5 bags of tile adhesive.
Each bag of tile adhesive costs £12
Joshua charges the customer £ 3000
Work out his percentage profit.
Give your answer correct to one decimal place.

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On the grid above, reflect shape A in the line y=x

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5.2.E Constructing mirror lines and reflections question 1