The scale of a map is given as 1:250. Two cities are 6 km apart on the map. The actual distance between them is _____?
Answer: 1500 km
Explanation
Given:Map scale = 1:250
Distance on map = 6 km
To find the actual distance, multiply the map distance by the scale factor:
Actual distance = 6 km × 250
= 1500 km
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