Task 2 Calculations

Multiple Choice

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 5 meters and a width of 2 meters?

• 10 m²

• 7 m²

• 12 m²

• 8 m²

Multiple Select

Which of the following are needed to calculate the number of bricks required for a wall?

• The area of the wall

• The number of bricks per square meter

• The height of each brick

• The length of the wall

Open Ended

What’s the purpose of a datum point and what can be transferred from them???

Open Ended

Describe two different ways to find the linear length required for skirting board in a room.

Open Ended

Explain two different methods for calculating the perimeter of a rectangular room, using the example provided.

Open Ended

Calculate the amount of skirting board needed for this room?

Open Ended

Calculate the area of this wall, including the amount of brick, blocks, sand, cement, plaster and paint 2 coats? (1 bag of plaster 25kg does 8m2) (1 tin of paint does covers 3m2

Open Ended

Why is it important to add an allowance for waste when calculating the total amount of skirting board required?

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about calculating area, how would you explain the importance of knowing how to find the area of a surface in real-life situations?

Open Ended

If a wall measures 20mm on a 1:250 scale drawing, what is the real size?

Open Ended

If a wall measures 45mm on a 1:2500 scale drawing, what is the real size?