Question

A Map is drawn on a scale of 1cm: 1000km, if the distance on the map

between the 2 cities is 5cm. What is the actual distance between them?​

Answer 1

We are given,

2 cm ⇒1000 kms (scale)

So, For 2.5 cm ⇒ ? kms (say x)

By Ratio, we get required distance

1000

2

=

x

2.5

x=

2

2.5×1000

kms

x=1250kms.

Answer 2

Answer:

5000km

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : 1cm=1000km,Distance between two cities in the map=5cm .

Actual distance between two cities =

= 5×1000 ...(1cm =1000km)

= 5000km.