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

1.6 km

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

0.8 km

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

1 km

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

8 km

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D
8 km

Using direct ratio for the information, we get the answer as,
$\frac{1}{50000000}$ = $\frac{1}{x}$
x = 50km

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

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

We have a map with a scale of 1:5000000. How much would 1 cm measure in actual distance.

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

The scale of a map is given as 1:50000000. When my movements are mapped onto the map, it is seen that I have moved 4 cm towards North and then 5 cm towards East. How much total distance have I actually travelled?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

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

The correct option is D 8 km Using direct ratio for the information, we get the answer as, 150000000 = 1x x = 50km

The correct option is D
8 km

Using direct ratio for the information, we get the answer as,
$\frac{1}{50000000}$ = $\frac{1}{x}$
x = 50km