Question

Convert the scale.

R.F. 1:100,000 to statement Scale (cm to km).

A: 1 cm represents 1 km.
B: 1 cm represents 100 km.
C: 1 cm represents 10 km.
D: 1 cm represents 50 km.

Answer 1

The scale 1:100,000 means that 1 cm on the map represents 100,000 cm in real life, which can be converted to 0.00001 km.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given scale is 1:100,000 which means 1 unit on the map represents 100,000 units in real life. To convert this scale to a statement scale in cm to km, we need to find the relationship between 1 cm on the map and the corresponding distance in km. Since the scale is 1:100,000, it means that 1 cm on the map represents 100,000 cm in real life. We can convert this to km by dividing both sides of the equation by 100,000 to get 0.00001 km or 1 cm represents 0.00001 km.