Free Library Delivery Routes Distance Worksheet gives learners a diagram, one worked example and five questions. The student sheet leaves space to show work. A second printable page gives the steps for each answer.
Start with the model
One grid edge represents 2 km. Count edges along each named path, then multiply by the scale.
A is Library, B is School, C is Museum and D is Park. A–B and D–C each span 4 grid edges. A–D and B–C each span 3. E and F are 1 grid edge below A and B, with a direct cross-path between them.
Worked example
A → B follows 4 edges, so 4 × 2 km = 8 km.
Ask the learner to point to the information used in the example. When they move on to the exercises, have them record the quantity, unit or label that each step represents.
Practice questions
- How far is A to D along the left path?
- Find A → B → C. Show the distance for each leg.
- How far is the complete loop A → B → C → D → A?
- Use the cross-path from E to F. How far is A → E → F → B?
- Which is shorter from A to B, the direct path or the route through E and F? By how much?
Separate answer key
- 3 edges × 2 km = 6 km.
- A to B is 8 km. B to C is 6 km. Together they are 14 km.
- Add the four sides: 4 + 3 + 4 + 3 = 14 edges. Multiply by 2 to get 28 km.
- The two vertical legs use 2 edges altogether and the cross-path uses 4. The distance is 12 km.
- The direct path is shorter by the two vertical legs, or 2 × 2 = 4 km.
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