maths question (scale)

Question

The scale on the map of the Perth CBD on page 9.7 is 1:10 000. 1 Complete the following statements for this scale. a) 1 cm = ____________ cm b) 1 cm = ____________ m 2 Use the scale and a ruler to find the following distances on the map.. a) the length in metres of the Hay Street Mall b) the length in kilometres of St Georges Terrace between King Street and Victoria Avenue

Answer 1

Here are the solutions for the first part of the question. Because the second part requires physically measuring a specific map with a ruler, it cannot be completed without that map image.

## Question 1 Solutions

The given scale is 1:10 000. This means that 1 unit on the map represents 10,000 of the same units in real life.

* a) 1 cm = 10,000 cm

* Explanation: 1 cm on the map directly represents 10,000 cm on the ground.

* b) 1 cm = 100 m

* Explanation: To convert centimeters to meters, divide by 100 (10,000 \ 100 = 100).