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Edexcel IGCSE Math A 5.2.L enlarge shapes

Practise enlargement questions by drawing rays from the centre when given, multiplying distances by the scale factor and labelling the image.

Syllabus
First assessment 2018
Course
Math A 4MA1
Level
Higher

Exam points

  • Enlarge a shape by a positive scale factor from a stated centre on the grid.
  • Draw the image vertices at scaled distances from the centre of enlargement.
  • Label the enlarged shape and preserve the original shape's angles accurately.

5.2.L Enlarge a shape given the scale factor With or without question 1

[Maximum number: 2]

Joshua is going to cover a floor with tiles for a customer.
The area of the floor is 45 m245 \mathrm{~m}^{2}
Joshua buys one box of tiles for each 1.5 m21.5 \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.

Figure for Question 5.2.L Enlarge a shape given the scale factor With or without question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Math A Higher

On the grid above, enlarge shape B by scale factor 2 with centre (1,1)

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