A map drawn to scale of 1:50 000 with the actual distance between two points is 4.5km.Calculate the number of centimetres that should be used to represent this distance on the map.

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Reiny · Accepted Answer

let's stick with ratios 4.5 km = 450000 cm let x be the number of cm on the map 1/50000 = x/450000 x = 9 cm

amina · Answer

45km

Lilly-Anne · Answer

The answer to this question is simple. Use ratios. It's more easier. 4.5 km = 450000 cm let x be the number of cm on the map 1/50000 = x/450000 x = 9 cm

Inusa · Answer

1:50,000

Joella · Answer

How do u work 1:50 000 the one on top