Question

The scale of a map is 1 inch : 10 miles. What is the scale of the map area to the actual area? 1 in. : 10 mi 1 in. : 20 mi 1 in. : 20 mi 1 in. : 100 mi

Answer 1

1 in. : 100 mi

Explanation:

Scale = 1 inch : 10 miles

In the scale, the quantity is Length

The relationship between length and Area is;

Area = Length * Length

So inch becomes inch^2

1 inch * 1 inch = 1 i

10 miles * 10 miles = 100

The correct option is;

1 in. : 100 mi