Question

5. On the map of India the cartographer forgot to draw the scale of the map. The student who
knows the distance between Meerut and Delhi (70km), was asked to complete the scale.
How will the student draw the scale if he measures the distance between Delhi and Meerut
on the map to be 5 cm? Give the procedure, draw the scale and find out the R.F.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

6 inches

Answer 2

Answer:

Scale = 5cm to 70km = 5cm to 70,00,000cm

(Since,1km = 1,00,000cm)

R.F. = Distance on the map / Distance on the ground

R.F. = 5 / 70,00,000

R.F. = 1:14,00,000