Question

unit 1: scale drawings
a map uses a scale of 1 cm : 50 m. two landmarks are 4.5 cm apart on the map. what is the actual distance between them?
a. 90 m
b. 125 m
c. 200 m
d. 225 m
a b c d

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the scale

The scale is \(1\) cm : \(50\) m, meaning \(1\) cm on the map represents \(50\) m in actual distance.

Step2: Calculate actual distance

The distance on the map is \(4.5\) cm. To find the actual distance, multiply the map distance by the scale factor. So, actual distance \(= 4.5\times50\) m.
\(4.5\times50 = 225\) m.

Answer:

D. 225 m