Pythagoras Application: Real-world Applications
Mathematics
Year 9
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on applying Pythagoras' theorem to real-world scenarios in cooking and recipes, suitable for Year 9 students.
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Pythagoras Application: Real-world Applications
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Practice Questions
Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the straight-line distance between two points: Point A at (2, 3) and Point B at (8, 7).
[2 marks]2.
A recipe requires a rectangular baking tray that measures 12 cm by 9 cm. Calculate the length of the diagonal to find the maximum distance between two corners.
[3 marks]3.
Plot the graph of y = 2x for x from 0 to 10. (Use the grid to draw the line).
[2 marks]4.
Construct a right-angled triangle on the grid with legs measuring 6 cm and 8 cm. Find the hypotenuse length.
[3 marks]5.
A baker decorates a rectangular cake 15 cm long and 10 cm wide. To add a decorative ribbon diagonally across the cake, what is the length of the ribbon?
[3 marks]6.
A rectangular plate measures 20 cm by 16 cm. What is the diagonal distance across the plate?
[2 marks]7.
A recipe calls for a rectangular baking sheet with a diagonal length of 25 cm. If the length is 17 cm, what is the width of the baking sheet?
[3 marks]8.
A chef needs to cut a slanting piece of a rectangular wooden board measuring 24 cm by 7 cm to fit into a corner. What is the length of the cut needed?
[3 marks]9.
Identify and correct the mistake: A student calculates the diagonal of a 9 cm by 12 cm rectangle as 15 cm using the Pythagorean theorem. Is this correct? Explain.
[3 marks]10.
A rectangular recipe box measures 18 cm by 10 cm. A ribbon is tied diagonally across for decoration. Calculate the length of the ribbon.
[3 marks]11.
A rectangular baking pan is 14 cm long and 9 cm wide. A diagonal is cut to help remove a cake. What is the length of this diagonal?
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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