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Map Scale
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 Convert the given Representative Fraction (R.F.) into Statement of Scale in the system of measurement shown in parentheses.

1.  1:100000 (into km).
2.  1: 31680 (into furlongs).
3.  1:126,720 (into miles)
4.  1: 50,000 (into metres)

Answer

1.  1 cm shows 100000 cm or 1 km.
2. 1 cm shows 100000 cm or 1 km.
3. 1' show 126720' or 2 miles

1' represents 2 miles.
4. 1 cm represents = 50000 cm or 500 metres.

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