Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Scale drawings

Scale drawings — practice question

On the map, the scale is $1 : 25\,000$.
(a)[1]

The scale may be expressed as $1\text{ cm} : d\text{ km}$. Determine $d$.

(b)[1]

The gap between two villages is $8$ km. Determine the map distance, in centimetres, between the two villages.

(c)[2]

The distance between the peaks of two mountains is read from the map as $76$ mm. Calculate the distance, in kilometres, between the two peaks.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: $0.25$

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