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:

1:10

Step-by-step explanation:

initially

4cm=20km

so scale of the map =1:5 where 1cm=5km

lastly

2cm=20km

so scale of the map =1:10 where 1cm=10km