Question

The scale of a map is 1:1000. The actual dimensions of a rectangle is 4cm by 3cm. What is the actual area in m²?

(hint: convert 1000cm -> m)
(ans: 1200m²)

BUT HOW TO DO....​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1cm:1000cm

multiply the dimensions by 1000cm

4cm--> 4000cm

3cm--> 3000cm

convert 4000cm and 3000cm to metres by dividing by 100

because 1m=100cm

4000/100=40m

3000/100=30m

40m x 30m= 1200m²