Question

problem #5 - unit 1: scale drawings (medium)
a map of a park has a scale of 1 inch to 1,000 feet. another map of the same park has a scale of 1 inch to 500 feet. which map is larger? explain or show your reasoning

Explanation:

Step1: Understand scale concept

The scale represents the ratio of map - distance to real - distance. A smaller number of real - world units per map unit means a larger map.

Step2: Compare the scales

For the first map, 1 inch represents 1000 feet. For the second map, 1 inch represents 500 feet. Since 500 < 1000, the second map has a larger scale.

Answer:

The map with a scale of 1 inch to 500 feet is larger.