1
Q
On a map whose scale is 1: 1000, the distance between two houses is three centimetres. Find the actual distance between the two houses: Give your answer in metres.
A
Map: actual scale
1: 1000
x3
3cm : 3000cm
3000= 30m
÷100
2
Q
The length of a section of motorway is 15km. How long will it be on a map of scale 1: 100000?
A
Map: Actual distance
1:100000
÷100,000
15cm: 1500000cm
x1,500,000
The motor way length is 15cm
