a map is drawn to a scale of 1:500000. the actual distance from Riyadh to Yanbu is 1045 km. calculate the map distance in cm

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Katafrakt asked Jul 8, 2023

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Explanation:

Given that 1cm=500000cm

Then using unitary law, we get

Actual distance=2.5cm=2.5×500000=12,50,000cm

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