Question

11. The scale on a map is 1: 80000. A town has an area of 37.5cm2 on the
map. What is the actual area of the town in km2? *
2 points

Answer 1

The actual area of the town is 3,000,000 km².

Explanation:

Scale = Drawing / Actual

Let x km² be the actual area of the town.

1:80000 = 37.5 / x

1 / 80000 = 37.5 / x

1x= 37.5 • 80000

x = 3 000 000