Question

What will be the actual area of a square plot which covers 5 sq. cm on the map, if the scale used in the map is 1 cm = 10 m?

• A. 200 sq. m
• B. 400 sq. m
• C. 600 sq. m
• D. 500 sq. m

Answer 1

The correct option is D 500 sq. m

Area covered by the plot on the map = 5 sq. cm = 5 $\times$ 1 cm $\times$ 1 cm
We know the scale of the map is 1 cm = 10 m.
So, the actual area of the plot = 5 $\times$ 10 m $\times$ 10 m
= 500 sq. m