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Numeracy Foundation November 2016 Unit 1 Q8

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8. The map shows a part of Wales.
The position of Newtown is shown on the map.

Map of part of mid Wales with roads and the coast on the left; places marked include Welshpool, Llanfair Caereinion, Aberangell, Cemmaes Road, Llanbrynmair, Machynlleth, Tywyn, Aberdovey, Borth, Talybont, Aberystwyth, Carno, Clatter, Caersws, Llanidloes, Llangurig, Dolfor, Llanbister, Bishop’s Castle, Clun, Bedstone, Knighton; a North arrow is drawn at Newtown
(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]