Question 99 (ii)

Use a ruler to measure the distance in cm between the places joined by dotted lines.
If the map has been drawn using the scale, 1 cm : 10 km, find the actual distances between College and Complex

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Solution

Given scale 1 cm : 10 km, i.e. 1 cm in a picture = 10 km of actual distance
Distance between the college and complex in the picture = 2 cm
Hence, the actual distance between the college and complex $= 2 \times 10 = 20$ km

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Question 99 (ii) Use a ruler to measure the distance in cm between the places joined by dotted lines. If the map has been drawn using the scale, 1 cm : 10 km, find the actual distances between College and Complex

Given scale 1 cm : 10 km, i.e. 1 cm in a picture = 10 km of actual distance Distance between the college and complex in the picture = 2 cm Hence, the actual distance between the college and complex =2×10=20 km

Question 99 (ii)

Use a ruler to measure the distance in cm between the places joined by dotted lines.
If the map has been drawn using the scale, 1 cm : 10 km, find the actual distances between College and Complex

Given scale 1 cm : 10 km, i.e. 1 cm in a picture = 10 km of actual distance
Distance between the college and complex in the picture = 2 cm
Hence, the actual distance between the college and complex $= 2 \times 10 = 20$ km