Question

On a map, what can the ratio scale 1:10000 be written as?

• A. 1 cm (on map) = 1 km (on ground)
• B. 1 cm (on map) = 100 m (on ground)
• C. 1 m (on map) = 1000 cm (on ground)
• D. 1 m (on map) = 1 km (on ground)

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1 cm (on map) = 100 m (on ground)

On the ratio scale, first take the left side of the ratio and then the right side of the ratio and multiply both by 1 cm.

Then, we have 1 cm : 10000 cm.

Note: 1 m = 100 cm

Therefore, 1 cm (on map) = 100 m (on ground).