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

1.6 km

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0.8 km

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1 km

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8 km

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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 = 500 km

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We have a map with a scale of 1:50000000. How much would 1cm 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 = 500 km

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 = 500 km