Map scale problems
Use the scale to change a map length into a real distance or the other way round.
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A map uses a scale of 1 cm to 5 km. A road measures 3 cm on the map. How long is the road in real life?
Answer: 15 km
A map uses a scale of 4 cm to 50 km. A road measures 16 cm on the map. How long is the road in real life?
Answer: 200 km
A map uses a scale of 2 cm to 2 km. A road measures 6 cm on the map. How long is the road in real life?
Answer: 6 km
Tip: Use the scale to change a map length into a real distance or the other way round.
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