Question

A women walks 550m North,then 350 m west,then 250 m south ,then 450m east, and finally 150 m south.The whole journey took 1 hour 45 minutes.

a)construct a scale diagram to illustrate the path of the women.Scale:1cm=100

Answer 1

Answer:

The scale diagram is in the image attached

Explanation:

The scale diagram is in the image attached.

The North direction is upwards in the diagram, the West is to the left, the East is to the right and the South is downwards.

First movement: 550m north -> 5.5 cm upwards

Second movement: 350m west -> 3.5 cm to the left

Third movement: 250m south -> 2.5 cm downwards

Fourth movement: 450m east -> 4.5 cm to the right

Fifth movement: 150m south -> 1.5 cm downwards

Hope it helps!