Question

Find the scale ratio for the map described below. 1 mm​(map) equals 500 m ​(actual) The scale ratio is 1 to ? .

Answer 1

1 : 500,000

Explanation:

The scale of a map scale refers to the relationship (or ratio) between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground.

In the given map:

1 mm​(map) = 500 m ​(actual)

1 meter = 1000 millimeter

Therefore:

500 meters = 1000 X 500 =500,000 millimeter

Therefore, the scale ratio of the map is:

1:500,000