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2 marksScales and Scale Drawings

CSEC Mathematics · January 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 5(b)(i)

A point M on the playground is located 300 metres from R on a bearing of 120°.

Calculate, in centimetres, the length of RM that should be used on the scale drawing.

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  1. 5(a)(i)Measure and state, in centimetres, the length of RT as drawn on the diagram.[1 mark]
  2. 5(a)(ii)Measure and state, in degrees, the size of the angle that shows the bearing of T from R.[2 marks]
  3. 5(a)(iii)Calculate the actual distance, in metres, on the playground that RT represents.[2 marks]
  4. 5(b)(ii)Using a ruler and a pair of compasses, draw the line RM on the scale drawing.[4 marks]
  5. 5(b)(iii)Mark and name the angle in the scale drawing that measures 120°.[1 mark]

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