Simple Scaling: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
Grade 8
18 questions
~36 mins
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A worksheet focused on understanding and applying the concept of simple scaling within direct proportion. Designed for Grade 8 students to develop procedural skills and reasoning.

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Simple Scaling: Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Grade Grade 8
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
If 5 units of a material cost $20, what is the cost of 8 units?
[2 marks]
2.
A map scale shows 1 cm representing 50 km. How many kilometers does 7.5 cm represent?
[2 marks]
3.
A recipe that serves 4 requires 300 grams of sugar. How much sugar is needed to serve 10?
[2 marks]
4.
Calculate the scaled length if a 12 cm side is increased by a factor of 3.
[3 marks]
B

Targeted Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
A car travels 120 km in 3 hours. How far will it travel in 7 hours at the same speed?
[3 marks]
2.
A printer produces 600 pages in 4 hours. How many pages can it produce in 10 hours?
[3 marks]
3.
A factory produces 250 units of a product in 8 hours. How many units does it produce in 20 hours?
[3 marks]
4.
A bottle contains 1.5 liters of juice. If the bottle is scaled up by a factor of 4, what is the new volume?
[3 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
A cyclist covers 45 km in 3 hours. How far will they travel in 7 hours at the same speed?
[3 marks]
2.
A painting takes 6 hours to complete by a painter. How long would it take 3 such painters working together, assuming equal efficiency?
[3 marks]
3.
A train travels 240 km in 4 hours. How far will it travel in 9 hours?
[3 marks]
4.
A factory produces 1000 units in 5 days. How many units are produced in 12 days?
[3 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
A model of a building is scaled such that 1 cm on the model corresponds to 25 m on the real building. If the model's height is 8 cm, what is the actual height of the building?
[4 marks]
2.
A recipe scaled up from 4 servings to 15 servings. If the original recipe uses 200 grams of flour, how much flour is needed for 15 servings?
[4 marks]
3.
A photograph is scaled down so that 10 cm on the photo represents 50 km in real life. What is the real distance represented if the photo shows 6 cm?
[4 marks]
E

Mixed Review & Error Analysis

Answer all questions. For the last question, identify and correct the common mistake.
1.
A car travels 150 km in 5 hours. How far will it travel in 12 hours at the same speed?
[3 marks]
2.
A recipe for 6 people requires 300 grams of rice. How much rice is needed for 15 people?
[3 marks]
3.
A scale drawing shows a length of 4 cm representing 12 meters in real life. What is the actual length if the drawing measures 9 cm?
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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