Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

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:

Options:

1000 km

1100 km

1200 km

1300 km

Correct Answer:

1200 km

Explanation:

Ratio of x : y = 1:300

\(\frac{1}{300}\) = \(\frac{4}{y}\)

y = 4 x 300

= 1200