A map has a scale of 1:140. Find the length and breadth of the house whose dimensions are 5cmx3.75cm on the map?
A map has a scale of 1:140. Find the length and breadth of the house whose dimensions are 5cmx3.75cm on the map?
Explanation
To find the actual length and breadth, multiply the map dimensions by the scale factor (140).
Length = 5cm x 140 = 700cm = 7m
Breadth = 3.75cm x 140 = 525cm = 5.25m