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ZIMSEC O-Level Mathematics

1.6Scales and simple map problems

Scales and simple map problems in ZIMSEC O-Level Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 1.6.1Find the scale of a map or drawing from given information and write it as a ratio or representative fraction.
  2. 1.6.2Use a given scale to calculate actual distances and areas from a map or drawing.

Lessons

  • Scale drawings and map scales

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Scales and simple map problems: sample question

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On a map of scale 1:25 0001 : 25\,000, two villages are 9.2 cm apart. Find the actual distance between them in kilometres.

Answer in km.

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