The scale of the map is 1:1000. What are the actual dimensions of a rectangle which appears as 4cm by 3cm on the map? What is the area on the map in cm2. What is the actual area in m2.

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Reiny · Accepted Answer

area on map = 12 cm^2 actual size of rectangle = 4000 cm by 3000 cm or 40 m by 30 m real area = 1200 m^2

Mariam Nelson · Answer

Thanks very much it really helps.

Toxic · Answer

4000x3000= 12000 Thus, 12cm2 40x30= 1200 Thus, 1200m2