Numeracy Foundation November 2016 Unit 1 Q8
8. The map shows a part of Wales.
The position of Newtown is shown on the map.

(a) Write down the bearing of Welshpool from Newtown. [1]
……………………………… °
(b) Name the place on the map that is on a bearing of 235° from Newtown. [2]
(c) The distance from Newtown to Welshpool is approximately 14 miles by road.
(i) Estimate the distance by road from Welshpool to Llanfair Caereinion in miles. [1]
…………………… miles
(ii)
Megan lives in Cemmaes Road.
To travel to work, she starts by heading towards Machynlleth.
Her journey to work is approximately 40 km.
Convert 40 km to miles. [2]
…………………… miles
In which town or village could Megan work? [1]
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 034° ± 2° | B1 | Do not accept 34° ± 2° Allow N34°E ± 2° |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Llangurig | B2 | B1 For an answer of Llanidloes |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| (i) An answer in the range 8 to 11 miles inclusive | B1 | |
| (ii) 5 × 40 ÷ 8 | M1 | Accept evidence of 40 ÷ 1.6 For this question accept use of 3 miles is approximately 5km, with an equivalent calculation 3 × 8 |
25 miles | A1 | For this question FT from 3 miles is approximately 5km to give an answer of 24(miles) Accept unsupported answers of 24(km) and 25(km) |
Aberystwyth | A1 | Unsupported answer of Aberyswyth is M0, A0, A0 It is possible to award the final A1 from M1, A0, but not from M0 |