Question

a map is given with a scale of 2 cm= 1000 km. what is the actual distance between the two places in kms, if the distance of the map is 2.5cm?
PLEASE ANSWER ME STEP BY STEP WITH DETAILS.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1250 km

Step-by-step explanation:

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

We are given,

2 cm ⇒1000 kms (scale)

So, For 2.5 cm ⇒ ? kms (say x)

By Ratio, we get required distance

2÷1000=2.5÷x

x=2.5×1000÷2

x=1250