Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Scale drawings

Scale drawings — practice question

The diagram shows a scale drawing of three straight roads, $AB$, $BC$ and $CD$. The scale used is 1 : 5000.
(a)[2]

Work out the real length of road $BC$. State your answer in metres.

(b)[2]

With a straight edge and compasses only, construct $MX$.

(c)[5]

Using only a ruler and compasses, construct the park boundaries. Keep all construction arcs on your drawing and mark the park as $P$.

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