The scale of a map is given as 1:300. Two cities are 4 km apart on the map. The actual distance between them is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Ratio of x : y = 1:300
\(\frac{1}{300}\) = \(\frac{4}{y}\)
y = 4 x 300
= 1200
The scale of a map is given as 1:300. Two cities are 4 km apart on the map. The actual distance between them is:
Correct answer: option 3
Ratio of x : y = 1:300
\(\frac{1}{300}\) = \(\frac{4}{y}\)
y = 4 x 300
= 1200