Actual distances from a map
Check the map distance and read the scale carefully.
- Check the map distance and read the scale carefully.
- Multiply the map distance by the scale factor using matching units.
- Convert the resulting real distance to the unit requested.
Example 1
A map has scale 1 : 50000. Two places are 2.5 cm apart on the map. Find their real straight-line distance in km.
Example 2
A map has scale 1 : 60000. Two places are 3 cm apart on the map. Find their real straight-line distance in km.
Remember
Use the worked steps to check your method, not just the final answer.
Your turn
A map has scale 1 : 70000. Two places are 3.5 cm apart on the map. Find their real straight-line distance in km.
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A map has scale 1 : 80000. Two places are 4 cm apart on the map. Find their real straight-line distance in km.
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A map has scale 1 : 90000. Two places are 4.5 cm apart on the map. Find their real straight-line distance in km.
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A map has scale 1 : 100000. Two places are 5 cm apart on the map. Find their real straight-line distance in km.
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A map has scale 1 : 110000. Two places are 5.5 cm apart on the map. Find their real straight-line distance in km.
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A map has scale 1 : 70000. Two places are 3.5 cm apart on the map. Find their real straight-line distance in km.
AnswerA map has scale 1 : 80000. Two places are 4 cm apart on the map. Find their real straight-line distance in km.
AnswerA map has scale 1 : 90000. Two places are 4.5 cm apart on the map. Find their real straight-line distance in km.
AnswerA map has scale 1 : 100000. Two places are 5 cm apart on the map. Find their real straight-line distance in km.
AnswerA map has scale 1 : 110000. Two places are 5.5 cm apart on the map. Find their real straight-line distance in km.
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