Question

We have a map with a scale of 1:50000000. How much would 1 cm measure in actual distance?

• A. 400 km
• B. 320 km
• C. 200 km
• D. 500 km

Answer 1

The correct option is D 500 km

Using direct ratio for the given information,

$\frac{1}{50000000}$ = $\frac{1}{x}$

$⟹x=5,00,00,000\text{cm}$

We know that,
1m = 100 cm
1km = 1000 m
= 1000 x 100 cm = 1,00,000 cm

Therefore, 5,00,00,000 cm = 500 km