On a map with a scale of 1 : 100 000, a distance of 6 cm represents a real distance of
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 6 km
- Step 1: 6 cm x 100 000 = 600 000 cm = 6 km. Answer: 6 km. Why not the others: 600 m: That is a tenth of the correct distance. 60 km: That is ten times the correct distance. 6 m: That is far too small.
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