Question

In a particular map, the ground distance between two places is 20 km and they are shown 4 cm apart on the map. If the map size is reduced and the map distance is made 2 cm. Find the scale of the map. *

Answer 1

Answer:

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.