Representative fraction

Key term for AQA GCSE Mathematics, used in Mensuration and calculation.

Definition

A map scale expressed as a simplified fraction, such as $\frac{1}{25,000}$ .

Exam Context

Representative fraction appears in AQA GCSE Mathematics revision content for Geometry and measures, especially Mensuration and calculation and Measuring Geometry.

Geometry and measures Mensuration and calculation Measuring Geometry

Found in Revision Notes

Geometry and measures

Measuring Geometry

Mensuration and calculation • Measuring Geometry

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