Question

Use a ruler to measure the distance in cm between the places joined by dotted lines. If the map has been drawn using the scale, 1 cm : 10 km, find the actual distances between

(a) School and Library

(b) College and Complex

(c) House and School

Answer 1

Given scale is 1 cm : 10 km, i.e. 1 cm in a picture = 10 km of actual distance

(a) The distance between the school and libarary in the picture = 6 cm.

Hence, the actual distance between the school and library = 6 x 10 = 60 km

(b) Distance between the college and complex in the picture = 2 cm

Hence, the actual distance between the college and complex = 2 x 10 = 20 km

(c) Distance between the house and school in the picture = 3.5 cm … 

Hence, the actual distance between the house and school = 3.5 x 10 = 35 km