Question

On the corner of a map, the scale given is:
1 cm = 500 km. If the distance between Vijayawada and Delhi is 3 cm on the map, what is the actual distance between these two cities?

• A. 1000 km
• B. 1500 km
• C. 2000 km
• D. 750 km

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1500 km

The given scale of the map is,
1 cm = 500 km

Distance between Vijayawada and Delhi on the map = 3 cm

Actual distance between Vijayawada and Delhi = 3 cm
= 3 $\times$ 500 km
= 1500 km