Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Scale drawings

Scale drawings — practice question

The scale plan indicates where boat $A$ and boat $B$ are located. On the scale, $1\text{ cm}$ stands for $0.5\text{ km}$. A north arrow is included. The sketch labels the points $A$ and $B$.
(a)[2]

Find the true distance separating boat $A$ and boat $B$.

(b)[3]

Using only a ruler and compasses, construct the position of $L$ and label it.

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