Question

A map has a scale of 1:100. How many metres on the map does 300 m in real life equal?

Answer 1

Answer:

3 meters

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Write an equation.

• $\frac{1}{100} = \frac{x}{300}$

Step 2: Cross-multiply.

• $1*300 = x * 100$
• $300 = 100x$
• $100x = 300$

Step 3: Divide both sides by 100.

• $\frac{100x}{100} = \frac{300}{100}$

• $x = 3$

Therefore, the answer is 3 meters.