Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Scale drawings

Scale drawings — practice question

The scale diagram shows where three towns A, B and C are located on a map. The map scale is 1 centimetre represents 10 kilometres.
(a)[1]

Determine the actual distance $AB$.

(b)[1]

Measure the bearing from $B$ to $A$.

(c)[1]

Express the scale 1 cm to 10 km in the form $1 : n$.

(d)[7]

On the scale drawing, shade the area that represents the national park. Keep your construction arcs visible.

(e)[2]

Calculate the lake's actual area.

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