AQA GCSE Mathematics · 8300
Specification G15 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
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GCSE Mathematics · key term
A comparison of a length on a drawing with the corresponding real length, expressed using the same units, such as 1 : 25 000.
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Specification G15 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Specification R2, G15 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
A ratio such as comparing a length on a drawing or map with the corresponding real length, using the same units.
Convert lengths to the same units before using a ratio scale, and give the final answer in the requested units.
Convert the drawing length and the real length to the same unit before using a ratio scale.
Check and convert units before using a ratio scale; the drawing length and real length must be expressed in the same unit.
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A comparison of drawing length with corresponding real length, with both lengths first expressed in the same unit.