Question

The scale on a map is 1 : 320 000

What is the actual distance represented by 1 centimetre
Give your answer in kilometres.
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Answer 1

Therefore the actual distance represented by 1 centimeter is = 3.2 km

Explanation:

Given that , the scale on map is 1 : 320000.

Its means that if the scale shows 1 unit then actual length is 320000 units

So If the shows 1 cm then the actual distance = 320000 cm

=
`(320000)/(100000)` km = 3. 2 km

Therefore the actual distance represented by 1 centimeter is = 3.2 km