Geometry, NAPX-I4-NC15

Question

Xavier draws a scale map of Australia on a coordinate grid.



He knows that the actual distance between Arno Bay and Sydney is 1782 kilometres.

Which scale value should Xavier use for his map?

Worked Solution

Arno Bay distance from Sydney

≈ 3.2 grid widths
∴\therefore Scale value ≈ 17823.2\dfrac{1782}{3.2}
≈ 557
≈ {{{correctAnswer}}}

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Question

Xavier draws a scale map of Australia on a coordinate grid.



He knows that the actual distance between Arno Bay and Sydney is 1782 kilometres.

Which scale value should Xavier use for his map?

Worked Solution

Arno Bay distance from Sydney

≈ 3.2 grid widths
∴\therefore Scale value ≈ 17823.2\dfrac{1782}{3.2}
≈ 557
≈ 550 km

Question Type

Multiple Choice (One Answer)

Variables

Variable nameVariable value
correctAnswer
550 km

Answers

Is Correct?Answer
x

300 km

x

500 km

✓

550 km

x

600 km

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