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With regard to scale, answer the following question: Convert the following statement into R.F. 15 cm = 6 km - Geography

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Question

With regard to scale, answer the following question:

Convert the following statement into R.F.

15 cm = 6 km

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Solution

15 cm = 6 km

As, 1 km = 1,00,000 cm

6 km = 1,00,000 × 6 cm

= 6,00,000 cm

Since, R.F. = Distance on the map (in cm)

Distance on the ground (in cm)

R.F. = `15/(6,00,000)`

= `1/(40,000)`

Thus, R.F. is 1 : 40,000

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Measuring Distance on the Map Using Scales
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Chapter 3: Scales and Direction - EXERCISES [Page 27]

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Morning Star Total Geography [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 3 Scales and Direction
EXERCISES | Q II. 1. (ii) (e) | Page 27
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