Question

48. A map is drawn to a scale of 1cm to represent 50km. If the actual distance between two villages is 480km, what is the distance on the map? ​

Answer 1

Set up a ratio:

1/50 = x/480

Cross multiply:

50x = 480

Divide both sides by 50:

X = 9.6

The distance on the map is 9.6 cm