Back to Measurement and Scale

Print from your browser or save as PDF.

National 5 Applications of Mathematics

Measurement and Scale Answer Sheet

Name: __________________________Date: ___________________________Class: __________________________

Use this sheet to check final answers. Pupils should still show working where needed.

  1. 1

    A storage box measures 32 cm by 35 cm by 27 cm. What is its capacity in litres?

    Answer: 30.2 litres

  2. 2

    A room is 6.2 m long and 4.4 m wide. Carpet costs £14.99 per m². Estimate the cost of carpeting the room.

    Answer: £408.93

  3. 3

    A model is built to a scale of 1:25. The real object is 6 m long. How long is the model in cm?

    Answer: 24 cm

  4. 4

    A box volume is being calculated. Which unit is appropriate for the final answer?

    Answer: cm³

  5. 5

    A plan shows a shelf length of 3.5 m. What is this in centimetres?

    Answer: 350 cm

  6. 6

    On a map, 1 cm represents 10 km. A route is 6 cm on the map. What is the real distance?

    Answer: 60 km

  7. 7

    A rectangular room is 10 m by 3 m. What floor area must be covered?

    Answer: 30 m²

  8. 8

    A rectangular garden is 15 m by 11 m. A gate 1.5 m wide will not need fencing. How much fencing is needed?

    Answer: 50.5 m

  9. 9

    A storage box measures 40 cm by 35 cm by 12 cm. What is its capacity in litres?

    Answer: 16.8 litres

  10. 10

    A room is 5.4 m long and 3.6 m wide. Carpet costs £12.50 per m². Estimate the cost of carpeting the room.

    Answer: £243.00