scale
What scale means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of scale
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A scale tells you how many real units one drawing unit stands for, such as 1 cm on the map being 25 000 cm on the ground.
The relationship between equal spaces on an axis and the numerical values they represent.
Topics that use scale
- Graphs (AQA GCSE)
- Ratio, proportion and rates of change (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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