The distance between two towns is 50km. It is represented on a map by 5cm. Find the scale used
A
1: 1,000,000
B
1: 500,000
C
1: 100,000
D
1: 10,000
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
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
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