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The R.F. of a map is 1 :3,16,800. Convert it into statement of scale for showing miles.

Solution

The given R.F. is 1: 3,16,800. This means that one inch on the map represents 3,16,800 inches on the ground, or 1 inch: 3,16, 800 inches or $1 space inch space equals fraction numerator 3 comma space 16 comma 800 over denominator 63 comma 360 end fraction$ or 1 inch: 5 miles

Hence, statement of scale = 1 inch : 5 miles

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