Question

A map is a scale down(miniature) representation of large region. The mentioned scale gives the relationship between the actual distance and the corresponding length taken on the map to represent it. Let the scale of the map given as 1:5000000. Two cities are 6 cm apart on a map. Find the actual distance between the in kms? (Ans:300 kms) plzz give the working..

Answer 1

Take in proportion
Such that

1:5000000::x:300
Then find the va

Answer 2

we should take in proportion 

then  1:5000000 :: x :300

then  16666.6