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WAEC Biology 2014 Question 7

Question 7

Characteristics and Classification of Living Things

The line XZ in the diagram represents an actual distance of 10.0 cm and the length of the diagram is 5.0 cm. What is the magnification of the diagram?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.x 0.2
  2. B.x 0.5
  3. C.x 2.0
  4. D.x 50.0.
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Answer: B (x 0.5)

Explanation

Magnification = length of drawing ÷ actual length = 5.0 cm ÷ 10.0 cm = ×0.5.