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OCR Foundation · Paper 1 · May 2025 · Q6 · calculator

Scale Drawing & Bearings

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From the paper · Q6 · 4 marks

(a) Actual distance A to B? (b) Mark C: 33 km from B, bearing 285°.
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1 cm = 4 km. A and B are 6 cm apart. (a) Find the actual distance. (b) C is 18 km from B: how far on the drawing?

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(a) 6 × 4 = 24 km. (b) 18 ÷ 4 = 4.5 cm.

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