Scale drawing — KCSE Mathematics
KCSE Mathematics · 84 practice questions · 3 syllabus objectives
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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.
Choose and use an appropriate scale and draw sketches from given information
State the bearing of one point from another and locate a point using bearing and distance
Determine angles of elevation and depression and solve problems involving bearings and scale drawing
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From point A, a tourist walks to point B on a bearing of 045° for 8 km. (a) State the compass direction of point B from point A. (b) If the tourist then walks to point C on a bearing of 135° for 4 km, state the bearing of point A from point C. (4 marks)
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A lighthouse is located at point X. A ship sails from point X on a bearing of 120° for 5 km to point Y. (a) State the bearing of point X from point Y. (b) If the ship then sails to point Z on a bearing of 210° for 3 km, state the bearing of point Y from point Z. (4 marks)
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A scale drawing of a football field uses a scale of 1:500. If the actual width of the field is 80 m, state the width of the field on the drawing in centimetres. (2 marks)
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