Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Scale drawings

Scale drawings — practice question

The scale diagram indicates where Bogota ($B$) and Quito ($Q$) are located. Use a scale of 1 centimetre to 150 kilometres.
(a(i))[1]

Find the length of line $BQ$.

(a(ii))[1]

Find the true distance from Bogota to Quito.

(a(iii))[1]

Find the bearing of Quito from Bogota.

(b)[3]

Plot the position of Manaus ($M$) on the scale drawing.

(c(i))[2]

Calculate how long this flight takes in hours, correct to 3 significant figures.

(c(ii))[1]

Calculate how long this flight takes in hours and minutes, correct to the nearest minute.

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