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Real-World Maths Modelling

Model real-world problems involving scaling, unit conversion, area/perimeter, and percentage by selecting appropriate mathematical representations and interpreting results in context

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Question 1 of 3

Emma wants to buy a skateboard that originally costs £84. The sale flyer shows a bar divided into 14 equal sections, and 6 of those sections are coloured to show the discount. Each coloured section represents the same amount of money. Using a bar model, how much will Emma pay for the skateboard?

Question 2 of 3

A cookie recipe for 4 cookies uses 120 grams of sugar. If you want to make 10 cookies, how many grams of sugar do you need?

Question 3 of 3

A rectangular bedroom is 8 metres long and 5 metres wide. On a floor‑plan drawing, each centimetre represents 0.5 metres. What is the area of the bedroom on the drawing, in square centimetres?

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