Question

The actual distance between two cities is $5km$, if the scale factor is $1:100,000$, the distance (in $cm)$ on the map is

• A. $50cm$
• B. $5cm$
• C. $500cm$
• D. $10cm$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $5cm$

Actual distance $=5km$

Scale Factor $=1:100,000$

Actual Distance $=$ Distance on the map $\times$ Scale Factor

$5km=$ Distance on the map $\times 100,000$

We know that, $1km=100,000cm$

$5\times 100,000cm=$ Distance on the map $\times 100,000$

Therefore, the distance on the map $=5cm$