Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Area and perimeter

Area and perimeter — practice question

Leah is laying a gravel path in her garden. The diagram illustrates the path. Its measurements are width $0.8\,\text{m}$, horizontal length $6\,\text{m}$ and vertical length $3\,\text{m}$. One bag of gravel covers an area of $0.5\,\text{m}^2$.
(main)[3]

Work out how many bags of gravel Leah needs to purchase to build the path.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 3-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Correct method $0.8 \times 6 + 2.2 \times 0.8 \div 0.5$

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI