A particular map shows a scale of 1cm: 5km. What would the distance on a map be if the actual distance is 14km?

1 Answer

2.8\ cm

Explanation:

Given that the scale on map is 1\ cm:5\ km

hence, the distance of the map corresponding to the actual distance of 14\ km

=text{Actual distance}\times text{Scale}

=(14\ \text{ km})\times (1/5\ \text{cm/km})

=14/5\ cm

=2.8\ cm