The distance between two towns is 50km. It is represented on a map by 5cm. Find the scale used
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A.
1: 1,000,000 -
B.
1: 500,000 -
C.
1: 100,000 -
D.
1: 10,000
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1km = 100,000cm
on the map 1 cm represent every 10 km which is equal to (10 x 100,000cm)
= 1,000,000cm
the scale is 1:1,000,000