Question

The scale on a map is 1 : 30 000
What is the actual distance represented by 1 centimetre?

Answer 1

Answer:

30, 000 cm or 300 meters

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio is 1:30,000. That means if you multiply the ratio by 1 cm, you get 1 cm: 30,000 cm. 30, 000 is the distance represented by 1 cm. Simplifying we get 300 meters.

Answer 2

Explanation - Given that scale on the map 1 : 30000. Hence, actual distance represented by 1 cm is 300 m.